The Monthly Sky Guide - Softcover

Ridpath, Ian; Tirion, Wil

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9780521386654: The Monthly Sky Guide

Synopsis

Book by Ridpath, Ian, Tirion, Wil

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Book Description

In full colour throughout, the seventh edition of this famous guide contains updated planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end of 2011. It helps beginners identify prominent stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, to watch for meteor showers, and to follow the brightest planets.

About the Author

Ian Ridpath is an astronomy writer and broadcaster, who is also editor of Norton's Star Atlas and the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy.

Wil Tirion is a celestial carographer, widely regarded as the leading exponent of his art in the world.

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