Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath

Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath

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An introduction to astronomy for younger readers, illustrated with photographs taken from space probes and giant telescopes. There are facts and figures about the universe and the book also includes quiz questions for youngsters to test their knowledge.

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Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath

Fully revised and updated for 1997, Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets has been specially designed to introduce children to the wonders of the night sky and stargazing. Packed with easy-to-use star maps, spectacular photographs - several of which are included for the first time in this 2nd Edition, with new images from the Hubble Space Telescope - and amazing facts and figures about the Universe and our Solar System.
Ian Ridpath is a full-time writer, broadcaster and lecturer on astronomy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the Association of British Science Writers. A former editor of Popular Astronomy, he is a regular contributor to Astronomy Now. Ian Ridpath's many books include Collins Guide to Stars and Planets, Gem Stars and The Monthly Sky Guide. He is also the editor of the highly respected Norton's Star Atlas - a must-have publication for most practical astronomers - and the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780540073825
ISBN 10 0540073822
Title Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets
Author Ian Ridpath
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 1997-12-08
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.