La bible de l'astronomie

by Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest

This comprehensive guide to astronomy introduces the basic concepts, explaining what, when, and how to observe space, right through to current theories on everything from black holes to microquasars. It helps you to navigate the night sky, identify the constellations and find planets, comets, galaxies and deep-sky objects.

Accessible, informative, and fully-illustrated, this is an invaluable practical companion for anyone who loves stargazing.

Genres: Nonfiction, Astronomy, Science, Reference

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2015

Reviews

[Marguerite Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have this one as a companion to my guide to the night stars. From buying a telescope and what to wear when you're using it (honest), on to a planet by planet guide of our solar system and then beyond, this is a really great and informative reference book. It gives you mind-blowing context to what you can see in the skies above you, it's full of interesting little facts and myths, and a really enjoyable read. I'm guessing not for boffs, but for me, it is perfect.

[Isabelle Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome reference book. Filled with information on constellation, solar bodies, and images. Great balance of mythology/history and science. Locating formations and understanding the maps can be a bit mind bending but once it sinks in, it makes sense.

Ironically, the summer of planting I bought this for we ended up so far north the sun never really set. So starseeing wasn’t exactly possible. Have used it a lot since and is very durable. Has survived living in a tent and multiple house moves, it’s nice to have quality of product match quality of text.

[Etienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the newcomer astronomical book I would recommend. After reading some of them and trying to invest myself as a very amateurish astronomer I find this one to be the most simple and precise, while giving a strong horizon view of "everything" you need to know. Very useful, educative and well done!