Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks)

Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks)
by Ian Ridpath

Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks)
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Author: Ian Ridpath
Edition: Turtleback
Published: 2002-09-01
ISBN: 0789489880
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: DK ADULT

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Summary: 5 Stars

written by an amateur. easy to read. easy to follow. gives a picture of what constellations "look" like. educational.

Summary of Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks)

A visual guide to the night sky viewed from around the world. The clearest and sharpest recognition guides to the natural world, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification of individual animals, plants, minerals, and other phenomena sure, simple, and straightforward. Authoritative text, hundreds of crystal--clear charts and photographs, and a simple, jargon--free approach make the Smithsonian Handbook of Stars and Planets the most accessible and comprehensive guide to observing the night sky, suitable both for beginners and experienced astronomers alike.

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