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.
This illustrated encyclopedia sets out to explain how the Universe works and to describe every feature. It covers the discovery and explanation of the universe from the Ancient Greeks - who thought that the night literally had a thousand eyes sewn onto a mantle by the celestial nightwatchman Argos - up to the present day understanding of black holes, worm holes and the theoretical development of time machines. The book is designed to bring all the history and concepts to life providing an up to date explanation of how the universe works.
Vom Urknall über die Bestimmung von Planeten bis zur neuesten Raumfahrttechnik ? ein idealer Begleiter und ein leicht zugängliches Kompendium für Einsteiger und leidenschaftliche Hobbyastronomen. Ian Ridpath, Autor, Astronomielehrer und Rundfunkmitarbeiter berichtet über die Anfänge der Astrophysik, Raumfahrt, Erforschung des Sonnensystems, den Urknall, die Entstehung von Himmelskörpern und unserer Sonnensysteme. Einzigartige Aufnahmen und fachkundige Informationen auf dem allerneuesten Forschungsstand werden dabei berücksichtigt, z. B. die Statusänderung des Pluto im August 2006.
The Visual Guide to the Night Sky Viewed From Around the World
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.
Planets, stars, galaxies, exotic objects, telescopes, observatories, exciting new discoveries
The history of astronomy from the discoveries of the ancient Greeks to the mindstretching visions of the cosmos being revealed today, with information on observing and photographing the skies
What exactly is the solar system? Why do planets revolve round the Sun? How Long will the Sun survive? Will Man colonize the stars? Could there be life on other Planets?... some of the questions answere in this book...
Guida fotografica del cielo notturno visto da ogni angolo della terra
Una guida naturalistica chiarissima e dettagliata all'osservazione del cielo notturno. Il volume contiene la descrizione completa di tutte le costellazioni con carte stellari e mappe celesti che mostrano, mese dopo mese, quello che si può vedere nei due emisferi. Inoltre splendide fotografie con la descrizione dei principali pianeti e satelliti del Sistema Solare. Bella e di facile consultazione, questa guida con più di 700 illustrazioni costituisce un atlante completo del cielo, essenziale per gli appassionati di ogni età.
88 Sternbilder und ihre Geschichte(n)
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