Eyewitness Companions Astronomy

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756648459
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Eyewitness Companions: Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-04-03 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From origins of the universe to exploration of outer galaxies, this is the essential handbook for the amateur astronomer. Now is your chance to trace the history of astronomy, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day. Tour the Solar System, using a unique visual guide illustrated with the most recent images of the planets. This definitive visual guide will show you star charts and the guide to constellations to find your way around the night sky and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Profiles 88 constellations and a month-by-month guide 300+ star chart Includes latest equipment

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley
ISBN 13 : 9781405312912
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Dorling Kindersley. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing you what others only tell you. Discover the history and origins of the universe and observe the stars and galaxies with over 100 star charts and profiles of all 88 constellations. Includes a month-by-month guide to highlights of the night sky. Perfect for any enthusiast this is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating astronomy.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241373719
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astronomy written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent world that is our night sky - and beyond. From the 150km- (93 mile-) -wide impact craters on the Moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a swirling storm that started in the 1600s, learn all about the history of astronomy. Find out about astronomical phenomena and take a visual tour of the Solar System, complete with stunning photography of the planets. This easy-to-follow book also makes use of clear graphics and annotations to explain the science behind the wonders of the sky. A definitive month-by-month guide to the night sky, with profiles of all 88 constellations, over 100 star charts, and an almanac of astronomical events over the next decade, will help you to navigate your way around the night sky, and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Featuring no-nonsense advice on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy is the perfect guide for keen amateur astronomers, as well as a great reference book for the whole family.

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Dk Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780756617332
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Dk Pub. This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers detailed cutaway views, maps, photographs, informative captions, and text covering the basics of astronomy.

Author : Julia Parker
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780756631567
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrology written by Julia Parker and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed cutaway views, maps, specially commissioned photographs, informative captions, biographical profiles, and a fact-filled text covering the basics.

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199609055
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time. Major entries include Big Bang theory, relativity and variable stars. Biographical entries on eminent astronomers are also included.

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0718894782
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Tales written by Ian Ridpath and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship of the Argonauts sails in search of the Golden Fleece. Constellations are the invention of human imagination, not of nature. They are an expression of the human desire to impress its own order upon the apparent chaos of the night sky. Modern science tells us that these twinkling points of light are glowing balls of gas, but the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe many of our constellations, knew nothing of this. Ian Ridpath, award-winning astronomy writer and popularizer, has been intrigued by the myths of the stars for many years. Star Tales is the first modern guide to combine all the fascinating myths in one book, illustrated with the beautiful and evocative engravings from two of the leading star atlases: Johann Bode’s Uranographia of 1801 and John Flamsteed’s Atlas Coelestis of 1729. This classic book, now in a revised and expanded edition, presents additional information on the constellations with new and enchanting illustrations. For anyone interested in the stars and classical mythology, for anyone who is an armchair astronomer, this is the perfect gift.

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781855853584
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pocket Guide to Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465470719
Total Pages : 706 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Astronomy Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe. We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild trip through the cosmos and the incredible discoveries throughout history. Filled to the brim with beautifully illustrated flowcharts, graphics, and jargon-free language, The Astronomy Book breaks down hard-to-grasp concepts to guide you in understanding almost 100 big astronomical ideas. Big Ideas How do we measure the universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our universe! Using incredibly clever visual learning devices like step-by-step diagrams, you’ll learn more about captivating topics from the Copernican Revolution. Dive into the mind-boggling theories of recent science in a user-friendly format that makes the information easy to follow. Explore the biographies, theories, and discoveries of key astronomers through the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble, and Hawking. To infinity and beyond! Journey through space and time with us: • From Myth to Science 600 BCE – 1550 CE • The Telescope Revolution 1550 – 1750 • Uranus to Neptune 1750 – 1850 • The Rise of Astrophysics 1850 – 1915 • Atom, Stars, And Galaxies 1915 – 1950 • New Windows on The Universe 1950 – 1917 • The Triumph of Technology 1975 – Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Astronomy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. Shortlisted: A Young Adult Library Services Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners list selection A Mom's Choice Awards® Honoring Excellence Gold Seal of Approval for Young Adult Books A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner