Books written by Ian Ridpath
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The Monthly Sky Guide
Becoming prominent in the eastern sky are Vega , Deneb and Altair , the stars of the Summer Triangle . Moon 2011 June 15. Total lunar eclipse , visible from Europe , Africa , Asia , Australasia , eastern South America .
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The Monthly Sky Guide; 10th Edition
If Deneb were as close to us as the brightest star, Sirius, it would appear as brilliant as a half Moon and the sky ... It is currently of 5th magnitude, but, on two occasions during the seventeenth century, it temporarily brightened ...
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Eyewitness Companions: Astronomy
From origins of the universe to exploration of outer galaxies, this is the essential handbook for the amateur astronomer.
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Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets
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 ...
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Étoiles et planètes
Les plus belles étoiles, planètes et constellaires sont présentées dans ce guide d'observation du ciel nocturne.
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Astronomy Pack
;The accompanying text is a practical guide to Moonwatching, which explains how to use the map and highlights the most interesting lunar features. Close-up images of some of these objects show what the observer can expect to see.
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Guía mensual del cielo
... mapas hay que orientarlos de modo que el punto cardinal indicado en el margen de los mismos ( norte , sur , este u oeste ) coincida con la dirección en la que se observa . En tal posición , cada mapa muestra el aspecto del cielo a las ...
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Star Tales
This is an excellent reference and the perfect gift for the armchair astronomer and those interested in classical mythology alike.
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Stars and Planets
From the planet Jupiter to a refracting telescope, discover all about the stars and planets in our solar system and the equipment you need to spot them. Each of the...
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Star Tales
For anyone interested in the stars and classical mythology, for anyone who is an armchair astronomer, this is the perfect gift.
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Stars and Planets
More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky.
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Stars and Planets
From the planet Jupiter to a refracting telescope, discover all about the stars and planets in our solar system and the equipment you need to spot them.
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Stars and Planets
The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Introducing the Handbook of Stars and Planets - the perfect beginner's guide to the night sky!
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Philip's Astronomy Starter Pack
A new edition of the exciting Philip's Astronomy Starter Pack, suitable for use in the Northern Hemisphere, containing three essential items to introduce the beginner to the fascinating hobby of astronomy: a 'glow-in-the-dark' planisphere, ...
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Atlas of Stars and Planets: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
Atlas of Stars and Planets: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe
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Erde und Universum: die Erforschung des Weltraums und der Aufbau unserer Planeten/Neil Ardley, Ian Ridpath und Peter Harben
Erde und Universum: die Erforschung des Weltraums und der Aufbau unserer Planeten/Neil Ardley, Ian Ridpath und Peter Harben
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Stars and Planets
Ridpath writes concisely and movingly about the sky, and Tirion's charts are beautifully done and easy to follow. This is a superb guide to the night sky.
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A Dictionary of Astronomy
... Sungrazer orbital elements fall into two subgroups, travelling in retrograde orbits with periods of about 500-1000 years. It thus appears that the sungrazers are derived from the break-up of a single large progenitor (perhaps similar to ...
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Diccionario ilustrado de la astronomía y astronáutica Everest: Con equivalencias en inglés y un amplio índice español-inglés, inglés-español.
El diccionario contiene cerca de 1500 términos utilizados en astronomía y astronáutica.
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A Dictionary of Astronomy
Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, the third edition of A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, ...