Stars and planets

Author: Ian Ridpath
Translator: Owl Publishing/Harmony Books
Publisher/Country: United Kingdom/UK
Publisher: Harmony Books
Publication Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Star maps provided in collaboration with the Royal Greenwich Observatory, available for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide to observe, identify constellations, stars, and deep-sky objects. Each monthly star guide introduces all 88 constellations, as well as the famous stars, star clusters, and galaxies within them, highlighting interesting and notable features and phenomena. The Nature Guide series offers detailed, accurate, and vivid depictions of the wonders of nature. Each volume features lifelike color photographs and concise yet rich descriptions, resembling a natural history museum with a menagerie of animals, plants, minerals, and astronomical and geographical knowledge. With authoritative content, over 100 exquisite illustrations and color photographs, and systematic organization, this book is the most practical comprehensive guide for beginners and amateur astronomers with some experience in observing the night sky. The star maps provided in collaboration with the Royal Greenwich Observatory are available for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide to observe, identify constellations, stars, and deep-sky objects. Each monthly star guide introduces all 88 constellations, as well as the famous stars, star clusters, and galaxies within them, highlighting interesting and notable features and phenomena.