Ian William Ridpath je anglický amatérsky astronóm, ktorý je od roku 1972 aktívnym pozorovateľom, spisovateľom, redaktorom a popularizátorom tejto témy. Známy je tiež svojim skepticizmom voči UFO, záujmom o astrofilatelistiku, maratónskym behom a nedávno aj koňskými dostihmi. V astronomických kruhoch je najviac známy ako redaktor Oxfordského slovníka astronómie a pre svoju prácu na uznávanom klasickom diele Norton's Star Atlas. Jeho pestrá profesionálna kariéra zahŕňa viac ako štyridsať napísaných alebo editovaných kníh z oblasti astronómie, kde je uznávaným odborníkom.
Mapy súhvezdí, asi 5000 zobrazených hviezd, ich typy, farby, vzdialenosti a poloha, hviezdokopy, hmloviny, galaxie a opisy najdôležitejších objektov, ktoré zaujmú amatérskeho pozorovateľa nájdete v knihe Ottova encyklopédia Hviezdy do vrecka.
Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts and photographs, and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Stars and Planets the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to observing the night sky. Packed with jargon-free information, this handbook is suitable both for beginners and more experienced astronomers.
Completely revised and updated, this dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, it is an accessible and invaluable reference for students, professionals, and space enthusiasts.
"Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion — two consummate professionals in the field — have teamed up to produce an exemplary text with first-rate illustrations to inspire the beginning sky-gazer. I heartily recommend this text." — Neil English, Astronomy Now magazine A user-friendly companion for stargazers of all ages, this classic beginner's guide describes all the main sights of the night sky. The newly updated book contains a chapter for each month, describing prominent stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Readers will discover when to watch meteor showers, when eclipses will occur, and how to follow the movements of the four brightest planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn). Most of the sights are visible to the naked eye, and all can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. Sections on observing the Moon and the planets include 50 easy-to-use maps that introduce the skies of the Northern Hemisphere and a comprehensive guide to observing the Moon. "The star maps are first quality … I find them to be a pleasure to look at and use. If you have a young person or friend you would like to share your love of astronomy with, get them a pair of binoculars and this book and you'll have a stargazing friend for life." — Mike Simonsen, Slacker Astronomy
Showing you what others only tell you. Discover the history and origins of the universe and observe the stars and galaxies with over 100 star charts and profiles of all 88 constellations. Includes a month-by-month guide to highlights of the night sky. Perfect for any enthusiast this is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating astronomy.
A revised and expanded edition of the classic introduction to the myths and legends associated with the stars and constellations.
One of a series which introduces young readers to the world around them, this book looks at the planets and stars which make up the universe. It also looks at satellites, space probes and space stations, and suggest what the future in space might be like.
