A concise reference by a best-selling astronomy author.  The Guide to Stars and Planets is a practical guide to the night sky featuring detailed maps of the moon and constellations, plus a host of recommendations on what to look for and when. In a compact format, this book is illustrated with charts, maps, and stunning photographs from the world's finest Earth- and space-based telescopes.  A concise introduction offers a practical guide to telescopes, home observatories and astronomical photography for amateur astronomers. Detailed entries describe the following astronomical objects, organized by the closest to the furthest from Earth: The moon  The sun The planets  Solar system debris The stars  The galaxies The constellations  Observing eclipses, comets and meteors.  The book highlights the most interesting objects that can be observed using the naked eye, binoculars or telescope. Detailed moon maps and charts identify significant features, and practical tips explain how to observe the sun safely.  The Guide to Stars and Planets is an ideal introduction to astronomy and a concise reference for hobbyists of all levels of experience.

Guide to Stars and Planets (Collins Field Guides)

Science & Math

Tirion, Wil

RIDPATH, IAN

Astronomy & Space Science

HarperCollins, Publishers

<p>Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.</p>

Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets

Nature & Ecology

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

A brand-new edition of this bestselling Gem, featuring individual charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes. Collins Gem Stars provides details of all 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, complete with star charts and a star atlas of the entire sky, ideal for practical observation of the stars throughout the world all year round.

Stars (Collins Gen)

Collins

Messages from the stars: Communication and contact with extra-terrestrial life

Fontana

Now in its third edition, this guide has been fully revised and updated in the light of recent developments, making it a practical and comprehensive guide to the sky at night.

Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets

Harper Collins Pb

The first chapter introduces the different types of instrument that brings us these fantastic and often fantastical images.In the second the pl anets in our solar system are brought to life from Pluto - the most remote - to the Moon. The asteroids and comets that enter are solar system are also examined. Our nearest star, the Sun, and other stars in our galaxy are the subject of the third chapter. The birth and spectacular death of stars - supernovae - are also illustrated. Finally, the fifth chapter looks beyond our galaxy. It is here that one of space exploration's greatest developments so far, the Hubble Space Telescope, has been able to teach us so much about the rest of the universe. The images are spectacular, and author Ian Ridpath describes and explains each one to bring the far reaches of space ever closer. Features fascinating images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Planets, comets, stars and deep sky objects are illustrated and explained.

The "Times" Space

Stars (Collins Gem)

Reference

A galaxy of stars and planets is out there to be discovered and Collins Need to Know? Stargazing is the perfect introductory guide to exploring the night sky. It's easy-to-use and provides all the facts any skywatcher needs in a concise format. Full colour charts, photographs and illustrations show the planetary motions and offer information on astrological events, while detailed diagrams help to explain the movement across the sky and what stars are visible on any given day of the year. From the 'Zen of observing' to extraordinary phenomena, this book offers every stargazer, whether aspiring, amateur or experienced, a comprehensive look at the night sky. Contents include: / Introducing the sky / Binoculars and telescopes / The solar system / Deep space / Recording the skies / Star charts and celestial showpieces

Stargazing

Grego, Peter

Worlds Beyond, A Report on the Search for Life in Space

Harper&Row

<p>VERY GOOD-BOOK/VERY GOOD-DUST JACKET, STATED 1ST EDITION: 1ST PRINTING as evidenced by print history number line ending in the number 1. Hardcover science fiction. Book is NOT SIGNED OR AUTOGRAPHED. Dust jacket has minor shelf, rubbing and light edge wear. In very good, unread or lightly read condition, not price clipped, not library or book club edition, not remainder marked. Seller is a lifelong book collector and each edition comes directly from his 35,000+ volume collection! Orders are shipped every business day using USPS Media Mail for all U S. orders. Orders shipped from Grover Beach, California. 93433Thank You! DGS 2081</p>

Messages from the stars: Communication and contact with extraterrestrial life

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