Astronomy

by Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion

This handy guide introduces the reader to the night sky. For ease of use and durability this edition is spiral-bound encased in a tough, weatherproof cover. Special features include: Specially commissioned full-color illustrations by the world's leading space artists.
Expert text and both the theoretical and practical aspects of astronomy, including advice on cameras, binoculars, and telescopes.
Twenty-Two star charts and eight pages of superbly detailed and clearly labeled Moon maps.
Advice and how to observe and draw celestial objects.

Genres: Reference, Science

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Ian William Ridpath is an English amateur astronomer, who has been an active observer, writer, editor, and broadcaster, on the subject since 1972. He is also known for his UFO skepticism, an interest in astro-philately, marathon running (having participated in the London Marathon dressed as Halley’s Comet) and, most recently, horse racing.

Ridpath has an equally varied and productive professional life. He has written or edited over forty books in the field of astronomy, he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (Council member 2004–07), a member of the Society of Authors, a member of the Association of British Science Writers, he has worked at the University of London Observatory, and manages a self-publishing business. He also regularly gives talks and lectures on astronomy.

He is most well known in astronomical circles as the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy, and for his updates and work on the acclaimed classic Norton's Star Atlas.

Reviews

[J. Aaron Blecher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a valuable companion piece. It is note-worthy for its well-considered binding and cover, detailed explainations, thoughtful maps, and accuracy.
This durable tome can both stand the test-of-time (on the road and in the home) & is practically self-ex-planet-story.