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Books with author Ian Ridpath

  • Smithsonian Handbook: Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Paperback (DK, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Smithsonian Handbook: Stars and Planets by Ridpath. Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.,2002
  • Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Flexibound (DK, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Authoritative text, charts and diagrams, photographs, and a systematic approach make DK's Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to observing the night sky.Each planet is illustrated and described in detail, with location charts and diagrams and a month-by-month guide to interesting features of the night sky. All 88 constellations are examined, along with objects they contain, such as notable stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. For those new to astronomy, a highly visual introduction explains many basic concepts and offers expert advice on the best methods and equipment for observation.This book is one of a series covering plants, animals, and other natural phenomena from around the world and is published in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
  • Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Flexibound (DK, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Authoritative text, charts and diagrams, photographs, and a systematic approach make DK's Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to observing the night sky.Each planet is illustrated and described in detail, with location charts and diagrams and a month-by-month guide to interesting features of the night sky. All 88 constellations are examined, along with objects they contain, such as notable stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. For those new to astronomy, a highly visual introduction explains many basic concepts and offers expert advice on the best methods and equipment for observation.This book is one of a series covering plants, animals, and other natural phenomena from around the world and is published in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
  • Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Flexibound (Covent Gardeb, March 15, 2009)
    Published in associaiton with America's preeminent authority, the Smithsonian Institution. The clearest, most accessible guide to observingand understanding the night sky. Packed with easy-to-use charts & diagrams for accurate identification of all constellations, stars & planets. Concise & jargon-free text explains what to llo for and where, & describes each feature in detail.
  • DK Handbooks: Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Paperback (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1998)
    . The visual guide to the night sky viewed from around the world. END
  • Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Hardcover (Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, Sept. 24, 1998)
    Practical guide to the night sky that can be used by amateur astronomers virtually anywhere. Entries on 88 constellations provide an alternative method of identifying stars and other objects of interest - such as galaxies or nebulae - giving detailed information.
  • Facts on File Stars & Planets Atlas

    Ian Ridpath

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Feb. 1, 2005)
    Creates a world of discovery and fun for young readers. This illustratec resource investigates and range of space-related phenomena, including stars and constellations; star families and galazies; comets, asteroids, meteors, and other space debris; supernovae, quasars, and neutron stars; and black holes.
    K
  • Secrets of the Sky

    Ian Ridpath

    Paperback (Willowisp Pr, June 15, 1986)
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  • Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Hardcover (Hamlyn, Aug. 15, 1978)
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  • Stars & Planets Atlas

    Ian Ridpath

    Hardcover (Checkmark Books, Oct. 1, 2001)
    An overview of the solar system, including such topics as the earth and other planets, the sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors, and black holes.
    K
  • Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets

    Ian Ridpath

    Paperback (Penguin Books Ltd, March 15, 2002)
    Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars & Planets [ Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars & Planets by Ridpath, Ian ( Author ) Paperback Jul- 2002 ] Paperback Jul- 12- 2002
  • Night Sky

    Ian Ridpath

    Paperback (Collins, Dec. 8, 1998)
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