The Stars (The Universe) - Hardcover

Ridpath, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333441710 ISBN 13: 9780333441718

Publisher: Heinemann Young Books, 1988

Synopsis

The Gem Night Sky was first published in 1985 to provide star maps of all 78 constellations with descriptions given of the main components of each constellation. In this new edition the text has been updated and redesigned and the mapping remains unchanged.

This Collins Gem is published in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover and a fresh, accessible internal design brings the subject alive.

Star maps and description of all 78 constellations

Introduction to stars and how they work

Appropriate for both Northern and Southern hemispheres

About this title

About the Author

Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion are authors of the ‘Collins Pocket Guide to the Stars and Planets’ and ‘The Monthly Sky Guide’ (CUP). Ian is editor of ‘Norton’s Star Atlas’ and the ‘Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy’, and author of ‘Satr Tales’. Wil is author of ‘Sky Atlas 2000‘

From the Back Cover

The Gem Night Sky was first published in 1985 to provide star maps of all 78 constellations with descriptions given of the main components of each constellation. In this new edition the text has been updated and redesigned and the mapping remains unchanged.

Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann Young Books
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333441710
• ISBN 13: 9780333441718
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48