Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the Universe written by Patrick Moore and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Atlas of the Universe is a classic and highly readable account of the stars, the planets, and the Universe, together with practical advice on observing the night sky. This fully revised new edition has been updated to include the latest information from current space missions, including Cassini.
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the Universe written by Patrick Moore and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition contains many new features, from explanations of dark matter and neutrinos to techniques of digital observing and photography. As well as giving an informative portrait of each element of the cosmos, the book provides superb star maps and sound advice on practical observing, making it an ideal choice for newcomers to astronomy.Sir Patrick's narrative is supremely clear, absorbing and entertaining, as he recounts the history of space exploration, describes the Solar System, stars and galaxies, and explains the latest theories on the origins of the Universe. The book is illustrated with hundreds of maps and diagrams, plus Sir Patrick's own selection of the best photographs from ground-based telescopes and the Hubble Space Telescope, along with spectacular images from nearly four decades of robotic exploration of the planets.Highlights of this new edition include an explanation of the extraordinary concepts that have shaken our picture of the Universe - dark matter and dark energy, as well as new strands of science that have emerged in recent years such as astrobiology and neutrino astronomy.An expanded practical section reflects the new era in amateur astronomy - affordable high-quality cameras and telescopes, computer control and image-processing have made astronomy accessible to millions of new enthusiasts.
Download or read book Atlas of the Universe written by Patrick Moore and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put the Universe at your fingertips with this dramatic and comprehensive look at the sky. Richly illustrated with hundreds of recent photographs and images from ground-based telescopes, the Hubble Space Telescope, and interplanetary spacecraft, Atlas of the Universe is a definitive reference to the stars, the planets and their moons, and the universe. In addition to a beautiful and informative portrait of the cosmos, this book provides superb star charts with sound advice on practical observing. The book guides its reader through the universe in seven sections: exploring the universe, the solar system, the Sun, the stars, the universe, star maps, and practical astronomy. In addition to a beautiful and informative portrait of the cosmos, this book provides superb star charts with sound advice on practical observing. This is a highly suitable guide for amateurs with telescopes who want to explore the richness of astronomical knowledge and to learn the beauty of the night sky. Patrick Moore is one of the world's outstanding popularizers of astronomy and can count fifty years of experience presenting astronomy to general readers. His extensive body of work includes Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars (Cambridge 1989 and 1996) and The Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets (1997).
Download or read book Philips Atlas of the Universe written by Octopus Publishing Group and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Touring the Universe through Binoculars written by Philip S. Harrington and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1990-10-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive work takes you on a personal tour of the universe using nothing more than a pair of binoculars. More comprehensive than any book currently available, it starts with Earth's nearest neighbor, the moon, and then goes on to explore each planet in the solar system, asteroids, meteors, comets and the sun. Following this, the reader is whisked away into deep space to explore celestial bodies including stars that are known and many sights less familiar. The final chapter includes a detailed atlas of deep-sky objects visible through binoculars. The appendices include guidance on how to buy, care for and maintain astronomical binoculars, tips and hints on using them, and detailed information on several home-made binocular mounts.
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the World written by George Philip & Son and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s Great World Atlas written by George Philip & Son and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition includes the fact-packed 48-page 'World Geography' section, which provides maps, charts, graphs and diagrams on key themes, such as the Universe and Solar System, geology and Iandforms, climate, the environment,population, agriculture, energy and minerals. Introduced by a stunning satellite image of the globe, the 1 29-page section ofup-to-date digital world maps provides a balanced coverage of the world. Scales and projections have been chosen to maximize legibility and minimize distortion over the largest regions. Each map is accompanied by a locator diagram andadjoining pages indicator for ease of use. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides an exceptionally vivid portrayal of Iandforms, The 'Images of Earth' section provides spectacular satellite views of 1 5 major cities and regions around the world. Topical current affairs maps are provided for 'World: Regions in the News', including Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine. The 55,000-name index includes geographical features as well as towns and cities, with both letter-figure grid references as well as latitude and longitudeco-ordinates, for speed and accuracy of use.
Download or read book Philips Atlas of the World written by B. M. Willett and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of Stars and Planets written by Ian Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a tour through the universe. It is written for children and illustrated with the latest photographs, including new images from the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as diagrams and maps of the planets and the night sky.
Download or read book Philip s Concise World Atlas written by George Philip & Son and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's best-selling Concise World Atlas has been fully-revised and updated for 2004-2005. With 128 pages of authoritative world mapping, a comprehensive index, and a handsomely illustrated introduction to world geography - the Earth in Space - this atlas is highly recommended both for home reference and as a gift. The 128 pages of physical maps give a balance coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. Highly detailed, they have been acclaimed by the Daily Mail as 'clearer than The Times'. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides and exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms. The 48-page 'The Earth in Space' section, illustrated with informative photographs, maps and diagrams, covers such topics as the Universe, stars and constellations, the Solar System and Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, forces of nature, oceans and ice, atmosphere and climate, natural environments, population, international organizations, agriculture, energy and minerals, trade and commerce, world economies, travel and communications, and the world today. The extensive alpha-numeric index of 55,000 names includes geographical features such as mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts, as well as provinces
Download or read book Philip s Concise Atlas of the World written by George Philip & Son and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Concise Atlas of the World features a handsomely illustrated introduction to world geography - 'The Earth in Space' - and with 128 pages of authoritative world maps, and a comprehensive index, this atlas is highly recommended both for home reference and as a gift.The physical maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. Highly detailed, the cartography has been acclaimed by the Daily Mail as 'clearer than The Times'. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides an exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms.The 48-page 'The Earth in Space' provides a highly accessible introduction to the key subjects in spreads. Highly illustrated with informative photographs, maps and diagrams, it explores such topics as the Universe, stars and constellations, the Solar System and Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, oceans and deserts, climate and climate change, population, international organizations, agriculture, energy and minerals, trade and commerce, world economies, travel and communications, and the world today.The extensive alpha-numeric index of over 58,000 names includes geographical features such as mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts, as well as provinces, towns and cities.
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the World written by and published by George Philip Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REFERENCE.
Download or read book Philip s World Atlas written by PHILIP'S MAPS. and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review · The perfect world atlas for work, study or leisure · Great value for money · 96 pages of authoritative world maps, physical and political · 70 city maps in the fascinating World Cities section, with full-page satellite images for 9 of the cities featured complete this section. · 35,000 place name index · thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, · 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. The information-packed World Atlas from Philip's, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society has been fully updated for this new, 2019 edition
Download or read book Cosmic Challenge written by Philip S. Harrington and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listing more than 500 sky targets, both near and far, in 187 challenges, this observing guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System and deep-sky targets will have observers hunting for the Apollo lunar landing sites, searching for satellites orbiting the outermost planets, and exploring hundreds of star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies, and quasars. Each target object is accompanied by a rating indicating how difficult the object is to find, an in-depth visual description, an illustration showing how the object realistically looks, and a detailed finder chart to help you find each challenge quickly and effectively. The guide introduces objects often overlooked in other observing guides and features targets visible in a variety of conditions, from the inner city to the dark countryside. Challenges are provided for the naked eye, through binoculars and the largest backyard telescopes.
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the World written by PHILIP'S ATLAS OF THE WORLD. and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Philip s Essential World Atlas written by Philip's Maps and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 144 pages of physical and political maps have been selected to provide balanced coverage of the continents, while giving prominence to densely populated and economically or strategically important areas. Projections and scales have been chosen to maximise legibility and minimise distortion over the largest regions. Acclaimed by geographers everywhere, Philip's physical maps combine relief shading with layer-coloured contours to give a stunning visual impression of the Earth's surface, while charting physical features, settlements and communications with meticulous accuracy. Included also is a superb 26-page 'Images of Earth' section, showing 25 of the world's most important cities and regions. In addition, the atlas features a series of fascinating maps depicting our ocean seafloors in stunning detail.
