Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets Ian Ridpath

Name: Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets By Ian Ridpath
SKU: 9780540073825
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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.

Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets Summary

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.

About Ian Ridpath

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.

Additional information

Sku

GOR002573547

ISBN 13

9780540073825

ISBN 10

0540073822

Title

Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath

Author

Ian Ridpath

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Octopus Publishing Group

Year published

19971208

Number of pages

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Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us