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Collins Stargazer’s Bible

Your Illustrated Companion to the Night Sky
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Combining practical stargazing information and advice, the insights of internationally renowned astronomers, and the history, technological advances, and art revering the night sky, Collins Stargazer's Bible is a stunning celebration of the remarkable sky above. Brimming with full-colour photography and artwork, Collins Stargazer's Bible offers engaging... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Collins Stargazer’s Bible

Combining practical stargazing information and advice, the insights of internationally renowned astronomers and the history, technological advances and art revering the night sky, Collins Stargazer's Bible is a stunning celebration of the remarkable sky above.

The New Practical Guide to Astronomy for Beginners

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Combining practical stargazing information and advice, the insights of internationally renowned astronomers, and the history, technological advances, and art revering the night sky, Collins Stargazer's Bible is a stunning celebration of the remarkable sky above.

Brimming with full-colour photography and artwork, Collins Stargazer's Bible offers engaging tips on identifying stars, planetary bodies, and celestial events, as well as discovering more about the history, technological advances, and art of the night sky. With detailed star charts and constellation profiles, plus visual accounts of the planets, comets, galaxies, and eclipses, readers will learn how to identify the phenomena of the night sky.

The book provides guidance on the best equipment to use, how to care for it, and how to create stunning astrophotography and art. It also offers strategies on how to avoid light pollution and make the most of the sky above in urban and suburban surroundings, and how to be dark-sky and conservation advocates.

Full of stunning illustrations and packed with practical advice and hands-on projects, Collins Stargazer's Bible is the ultimate guide for novice stargazers, eager astronomers, budding astrophotographers and astrophysicists, nature-lovers, and anyone seeking to learn more about the wonder of the night sky.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008644246

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Illustration: Index

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Stephen Maran

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1740g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Ian Ridpath is an internationally renowned writer and editor. His works include the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and popular series of night sky guides for beginners, including The Collins Stars and Planets Guide and Collins Gem Stars. Ian is the recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Klumpke-Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Ian is based in London, UK. Mary McIntyre is an astronomer, astrophotographer, astronomy and space artist, astronomy communicator and author. With a life-long interest in astronomy, Mary is passionate about astronomy outreach and ensuring inclusion for all in the joy of stargazing. Mary is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the British Astronomical Association, is on the council of the Society for Popular Astronomy and is involved with the Global Meteor Network. Rachel Federman is a writer, musician, and nonprofit consultant who has written over 20 books for adults and children, including The Mindful Gardener (Clarkson Potter, 2017) and Test Your Dog’s IQ (HarperCollins, 2016). She once saw three mermaids in the fountain at Washington Square Park in New York City. No one seemed to know how they got there.

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