DK
Astronomy: A Visual Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241620977
- author:
- DK
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- DK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 19.8 centimetres (1.30 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Astronomy & Space, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the beauty and science of the night sky with this stunningly illustrated space book. Spanning eight sections, it covers every aspect of astronomy, from the history of discoveries to the latest astronomical phenomena. Explore the Solar System through lavish photographs, and navigate your way around the night sky with a month-by-month guide to 88 constellations, over 100 star charts, and an almanac of celestial events. Written by Ian Ridpath, this comprehensive guide is perfect for amateur astronomers and families alike, offering practical advice on how to observe the skies using various equipment. Astronomy: A Visual Guide features groundbreaking discoveries, awe-inspiring images of the universe, and a 10-year calendar of celestial events such as eclipses and comet appearances.