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The Monthly Sky Guide (Paperback)

by Ian Ridpath (Author), Wil Tirion (Author) "To find your way in unfamiliar territory, you need a map and signposts ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 5 edition (5 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0521667712
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521667715
  • Product Dimensions: 29.8 x 21.1 x 0.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 744,101 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #57 in  Books > Science & Nature > Astronomy & Cosmology > Astronomy > Charts
    #57 in  Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Astronomy & Cosmology > Astronomical Charts & Atlases
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From reviews of previous editions: ‘Wil Tirion’s sky charts are justly famous. With Ian Ridpath’s words, the combination is hard to beat.’ Popular Astronomy

‘For those who want to learn about the constellations and bright stars this book is all that they’ll need.’ Astronomy Now

‘... charts big and detailed enough to be used easily’. Sky Publishing Corporation

‘What adds greatly to the value of the Guide is the obvious enthusiasm of the authors and their ability to convey it.’ Journal of the British Astronomical Society

‘I have not seen a better first guide to amateur astronomy.’ Malcolm Gough, The Observatory

‘The fifth edition of this popular guide to the night sky updated with data for up to the year 2004. An easy to use monthly guide of the night sky for binocular and small telescope users, it shows the movement of planets and contains data on solar and lunar eclipses. For beginners of all ages.’ Astronomy Now

‘It is an excellent practical introduction to finding one’s way around the sky; … I can recommend this book very strongly.’ Robert Connon Smith, The Observatory

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The fifth edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion’s famous guide to the night sky is updated for planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end of the year 2004. It includes the latest star data from the Hipparcos satellite. The book contains a chapter on each month of the year and is an easy-to-use handbook for anyone wanting to identify constellations, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and meteor showers, to plot the movement of planets, or to witness solar and lunar eclipses. Most of the features discussed are visible to the naked eye, and all can be seen with a small telescope or binoculars. The Monthly Sky Guide offers a clear and simple introduction to the skies of the northern hemisphere for beginners of all ages.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and fascinating, 26 Dec 2001
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Excellent introduction for beginners! Simple, easy to use and great maps. Laid out month by month, it describes exactly what to look for and how to find it, so even I was identifying stars the very first time I tried...
What makes this book special to me is that it is written in plain English, not dry and dusty "science speak", and also contains explanations of the history and mythology which accompanies most constellations.
Great as a present for an older child, or buy it (like I did) for yourself as a curious adult.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and very clear, 9 Feb 2003
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This is an excellently laid out book. It's clearly written and if you use it on a month by month basis you'll know what to nip outside and look out for in the night sky, while learning something to boot.

Combine this with A Walk Through The Heavens, Collins Wild Guide Night Sky, and the Kingfisher Pocket Guide Astronomy and that ought to keep you going for quite a wee while.

All of these are fine for use with your own eyes too so you don't need expensive kit to enjoy the view.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars best book I've seen on the basics of the stars, 16 Jan 2001
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Excellent book for northern hemisphere star gazing that I have seen. By far the clearest and most practical star maps layed out month by month alongside commentries on notable celestial occurences of the period. Clear, good looking and fun
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