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- Universe guide to stars and planets / by Ridpath, Ian.(CARDINAL)121260; Tirion, Wil.(CARDINAL)316671;
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- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Astronomy;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- The Facts on File atlas of stars and planets : a beginner's guide to the universe / by Ridpath, Ian.(CARDINAL)121260;
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- Subjects: Atlases.; Astronomy.; Stars; Planets;
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- An instant guide to stars & planets : the sky at night described and illustrated in color / by Forey, Pamela.(CARDINAL)316495; Fitzsimons, Cecilia.(CARDINAL)316493;
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Viewing the stars -- Naming the stars -- Glossary -- The structure of the universe -- Finding the stars & star charts -- The constellations -- The solar system.A compact identification guide to our night sky. Includes index.- Subjects: Stars; Planets;
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- Stars and planets / by Ridpath, Ian.(CARDINAL)121260; Tirion, Wil.(CARDINAL)316671; Ridpath, Ian.Universe guide to stars and planets.;
Section I -- Introduction -- The star charts -- Northern and southern hemisphere skies -- Monthly skies throughout the year -- The 88 constellations -- Section II -- Stars -- Double and multiple stars -- Variable stars -- Milky Way, galaxies, and the universe -- The sun -- The solar system -- The moon -- Moon maps -- Eclipses of the sun and moon -- Mercury -- Venus -- Mars -- Five-year positions for Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn -- Jupiter -- Saturn -- Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto -- Comets and meteors -- Asteroids and meteorites -- Astronomical instruments and observing -- Basic astrophotography.Presents an illustrated guide to the stars and planets, featuring a general introduction to astronomy, a detailed guide to the Solar System, charts of all eighty-eight constellations, and a month-by-month companion to the night sky.- Subjects: Astronomy; Stars; Planets;
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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- Astronomy : a visual guide / by Ridpath, Ian,author.(CARDINAL)121260; Sparrow, Giles,1970-author.(CARDINAL)341377; Stott, Carole,author.(CARDINAL)340997;
Includes bibliographical references and index.History. The beginnings of astronomy ; The rise of astrophysics ; Our place in the Universe ; Into orbit ; The race to the Moon ; Shuttles and stations ; Exploring the Solar System ; Unlocking the stars ; Pushing the limits -- The Universe. Origins. The structure of the Universe ; The Big Bang ; The first stars and galaxies ; The expanding Universe ; The fate of the Universe -- Phenomena. Star classification ; Stellar life cycles ; Multiple stars and clusters ; Variable stars ; Galaxies ; Planets of other stars -- The Solar System. Our Solar System ; The Sun ; Mercury ; Venus ; Earth ; The Moon ; Mars ; Jupiter ; Saturn ; Uranus ; Neptune ; Pluto ; Comets and meteors ; Asteroids and meteorites -- The Night Sky. Observation. The appearance of the sky ; Finding your way ; Starting observing ; Binoculars ; Telescope astronomy ; Astrophotography -- The constellations. Mapping the sky ; Understanding the charts ; Guide to the constellations -- Monthly sky guide -- Almanac.Take a tour of the universe, from the 90-mile-wide impact craters on the moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot--a 400 mph swirling storm that started before anyone on Earth was born.This stunningly illustrated handbook is split into eight sections that cover every aspect of astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in the field and astronomical phenomena, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, and then take a lavish visual tour of our solar system, complete with the most recent photographs of the planets. A definitive month-by-month guide to the night sky, with star charts for the northern and southern hemispheres, and an almanac covering astronomical events that are due to occur over the next 10 years, allow you to find your way around the night sky and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. With over 100 star charts and profiles of all 88 constellations, as well as detailed tips on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy is perfect for avid amateur astronomers, and a great reference book for the whole family.- Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Astronomy.;
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