Stars and Planets

Ian Ridpath (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

224 Seiten

2000
DK (Verlag)
978-0-7513-2712-0 (ISBN)

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Illustrates and describes each of the planets in the Solar System. With charts and diagrams, this title makes the often complex process of locating planets in the night sky simple. It includes a glossary that explains any scientific and technical terms used.

Each of the planets in the Solar System is illustrated and described in detail while the often complex process of locating planets in the night sky is made as simple as possible with unique charts and diagrams. For those new to astronomy a highly visual introduction explains many of the basic concepts and offers expert advice on the best methods and equipment for observation. A concise glossary explainsany scientific and technical terms used.

Ian Ridpath has been a full time writer, broadcaster, and lecturer on astronomy since 1972, having previously worked at the university of London Observatory. A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, he is the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and Norton’s Star Atlas. Ian has written or edited over 40 books, including several guides to the night sky. His writing has also appeared in newspapers and magazines throughout the world.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.11.2000
Reihe/Serie	DK Handbooks
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Gewicht	416 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik
ISBN-10	0-7513-2712-3 / 0751327123
ISBN-13	978-0-7513-2712-0 / 9780751327120
Zustand	Neuware