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- Condition
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- Paperback
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- Book
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- ISBN
- 9780691135564
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691135568
ISBN-13
9780691135564
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63895009
Product Key Features
Book Title
Stars and Planets : The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Solar System - Fully Revised and Expanded Edition
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sky Observation, Science & Nature / Astronomy, Astronomy
Publication Year
2008
Illustrator
Yes, Tirion, Wil
Genre
Nature, Juvenile Nonfiction, Science
Book Series
Princeton Field Guides
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
5 in
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Reviews
Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space. [A] very nicely produced book."-- John Mosley, Planetarian, "Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way."", Praise for previous editions: "[C]omprehensive yet compact . . . this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies." --Irene Wanner, Seattle Times, Though it is small enough to fit into a coat pocket on a cool, dark evening, the amount of the material within could fill volumes. The book seems designed to convert curious readers into stargazers...This is your atlas to the observable universe., New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish his Sky Atlas 2000.0 will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer. -- Tania Burchell, Sky & Telescope, Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties., Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion."-- Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films, New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish hisSky Atlas 2000.0will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer., Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion. -- Bruce E. Fleury "Science Books & Films", Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion., New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish hisSky Atlas 2000.0will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer. -- Tania Burchell, Sky & Telescope, "Praise for previous editions: "[C]omprehensive yet compact . . . this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies."" ---Irene Wanner, Seattle Times, Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way., New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish his Sky Atlas 2000.0 will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer., Praise for previous editions: "[C]omprehensive yet compact . . . this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies."-- Irene Wanner, Seattle Times, "Though it is small enough to fit into a coat pocket on a cool, dark evening, the amount of the material within could fill volumes. The book seems designed to convert curious readers into stargazers...This is your atlas to the observable universe." -- Science News, Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way.", Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way. -- Library Journal, Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion." ---Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films, "New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish his Sky Atlas 2000.0 will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer."-- Tania Burchell, Sky & Telescope, Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope."-- Discover, New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish his Sky Atlas 2000.0 will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer. ---Tania Burchell, Sky & Telescope, Praise for previous editions: "[C]omprehensive yet compact . . . this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies. -- Irene Wanner "Seattle Times", Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion. -- Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films, "Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion."" ---Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space…. [A] very nicely produced book., "New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish his Sky Atlas 2000.0 will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer." ---Tania Burchell, Sky & Telescope, "Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space.... [A] very nicely produced book."" ---John Mosley, Planetarian, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space?'. [A] very nicely produced book. -- John Mosley "Planetarian", Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [ Stars and Planets ] along to star parties. -- Astronomy, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space.... [A] very nicely produced book." ---John Mosley, Planetarian, Though it is small enough to fit into a coat pocket on a cool, dark evening, the amount of the material within could fill volumes. The book seems designed to convert curious readers into stargazers...This is your atlas to the observable universe. -- Science News, "Though it is small enough to fit into a coat pocket on a cool, dark evening, the amount of the material within could fill volumes. The book seems designed to convert curious readers into stargazers...This is your atlas to the observable universe."-- Science News, Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [ Stars and Planets ] along to star parties." -- Astronomy, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space.... [A] very nicely produced book."-- John Mosley, Planetarian, Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [ Stars and Planets ] along to star parties."-- Astronomy, Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way."-- Library Journal, "New space enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of images surrounded by Ian Ridpath's splendid, up-to-date overviews of every topic in this book's lengthy subtitle. It's a very digestible introduction to astronomy and planetary science. . . . The Moon maps section is the best I've ever seen. And observers who don't already cherish his Sky Atlas 2000.0 will relish Wil Tirion's 100+ elegant but content-rich sky maps. . . . [I]t's an accurate and handy reference book that has helped even this seasoned astronomer." --Tania Burchell, Sky & Telescope, Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties. -- Astronomy, Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [ Stars and Planets ] along to star parties.", "Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope."", Praise for previous editions: "Ridpath and Tirion are an unbeatable team. Ridpath writes concisely and movingly about the sky, and Tirion's charts are beautifully done and easy to follow. This is a superb guide to the night sky." --David H. Levy, codiscoverer of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space'. [A] very nicely produced book."-- John Mosley, Planetarian, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space�. [A] very nicely produced book., Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion." --Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films, Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope." -- Discover, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space…. [A] very nicely produced book." --John Mosley, Planetarian, Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way." -- Library Journal, Praise for previous editions: "[C]omprehensive yet compact . . . this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies., Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space.... [A] very nicely produced book." --John Mosley, Planetarian, Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space'. [A] very nicely produced book., Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope.", Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [ Stars and Planets ] along to star parties., "Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [ Stars and Planets ] along to star parties."", Praise for previous editions: "A concise and beautifully illustrated guide to the sky's best sights, and to the science behind them." --Mitchell Begelman, author of Turn Right at Orion: Travels through the Cosmos, Praise for previous editions: "[C]omprehensive yet compact . . . this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies." ---Irene Wanner, Seattle Times, Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope. -- Discover, Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope., Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky . . . . The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space…. [A] very nicely produced book."-- John Mosley, Planetarian
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
45
Dewey Decimal
523
Edition Description
Revised edition,Expanded,New Edition
Synopsis
In this new edition of their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and professional astronomers alike with the most comprehensive and authoritative celestial field guide available. With superb color sky charts, diagrams, or photographs on almost every page, and clear and engaging writing, Stars and Planets is the most user-friendly and informative guide to the night sky. The product of more than twenty years' collaboration between one of the world's leading astronomy writers and the world's foremost celestial mapmaker, the new Stars and Planets features a slightly larger (but still compact) size, a more spacious and attractive design, and much new material, including more information on galaxies and star types. Simply put, Stars and Planets is indispensable. Don't leave home--at night--without it. Detailed charts covering all 88 constellations in the Northern and Southern hemispheres Data and notes on all bright stars and other objects of interest Detailed Moon maps and descriptions of the main lunar features Tips on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, to suit any budget The only guide to provide annual planetary data as a downloadable Web resource
LC Classification Number
QB46
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- v***v (2103)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.How to chalk talk, by Harlan Tarbell (#197064259889)
- 7***j (853)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well-packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.