A comprehensive and indispensable guide for the beginner observer. Star charts and illustrations by leading map-maker Wil Tirion. Easy-to follow instructions on finding your way around the night sky. Includes coverage of comets, planets, stars and deep sky objects. Full colour throughout, with more than 150 illustrations.
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Philip's Practical Astronomy This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 7719-9780540089994
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Da: Country House Library, Gloucester, GLOS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Codice articolo CHL1457490
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A fully revised edition of the popular Philip's Practical Astronomy, a classic introduction to observational astronomy, updated to include telescopes and accessories available in 2006, as well as planetary and solar eclipse tables through to 2019.Storm Dunlop's straightforward and informative text explains how to observe all kinds of celestial objects, from the planets and comets in our Solar System to intriguing deep-sky objects in the Universe beyond.The book is organized in two parts:'Beginning Astronomy' provides the essential information on how to observe, whether with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope; where and when to look; how to find your way around the sky by 'constellation-hopping'; how to use star maps and planispheres; and how to record your observations with drawings and photographs.'Exploring the Sky' looks in more detail at all the objects the amateur can view, from aurorae and meteors (shooting stars) to the Moon, Sun, planets and comets, and beyond to stars, nebulae, the Milky Way and other galaxies.The book is illustrated with some spectacular colour photographs as well as clear and informative diagrams and star charts.The author Storm Dunlop is based in East Wittering, near Chichester, England. Wil Tirion, the celestial cartographer, lives in the Netherlands. They have collaborated on numerous astronomy reference books. Storm has also contributed to numerous other publications including Philip's Astronomy Encyclopedia and Norton's Star Atlas.Wil Tirion is the most highly regarded cartographer of celestial maps and charts in the world today. His stars maps have appeared in Philip's Atlas of the Universe and Philip's Astronomy Encyclopedia. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001921098
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Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 6545-9780540089994
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 53644200-20
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Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 208 pages. 7.80x5.04x0.55 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo zk0540089990
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