Collins Stargazer’s Bible
William Collins (Verlag)
978-0-00-864424-6 (ISBN)
Brimming with full-colour photography and artwork, Collins Stargazer's Bible offers engaging tips on identifying stars, planetary bodies and celestial events, as well as discovering more about the history, technological advances and art of the night sky. With detailed star charts and constellation profiles, plus visual accounts of the planets, comets, galaxies and eclipses, readers will learn how to identify the phenomena of the night sky, the best equipment to use and how to care for it, as well as how to create stunning astrophotography and art, how to avoid light pollution and make the most of the sky above in urban and suburban surroundings, and how to be dark-sky and conservation advocates. Full of stunning illustrations and packed with practical advice and hands-on projects, Collins Stargazer's Bible is the ultimate guide for novice stargazers, eagers astronomers, budding astrophotographers and astrophysicists, nature-lovers and anyone seeking to learn more about the wonder of the night sky.
Ian Ridpath is an internationally renowned writer and editor. His works include the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and popular series of night sky guides for beginners, including The Collins Stars and Planets Guide and Collins Gem Stars. Ian is the recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Klumpke-Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Ian is based in London, UK. Mary McIntyre is an astronomer, astrophotographer, astronomy and space artist, astronomy communicator and author. With a life-long interest in astronomy, Mary is passionate about astronomy outreach and ensuring inclusion for all in the joy of stargazing. Mary is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the British Astronomical Association, is on the council of the Society for Popular Astronomy and is involved with the Global Meteor Network. Rachel Federman is a writer, musician, and nonprofit consultant who has written over 20 books for adults and children, including The Mindful Gardener (Clarkson Potter, 2017) and Test Your Dog’s IQ (HarperCollins, 2016). She once saw three mermaids in the fountain at Washington Square Park in New York City. No one seemed to know how they got there.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.10.2024 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Stephen Maran |
| Zusatzinfo | Index |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 195 x 252 mm |
| Gewicht | 1740 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-00-864424-1 / 0008644241 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-00-864424-6 / 9780008644246 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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