Telescopes etc  
 
[ Home ] [ Up ] [ Catalog ] [ Terms & Conds ] [ Search ] [ View Basket ] [ Checkout  ] [  ] [  ]

Left tabCharts, Maps, Atlases and GuidesRight tab

Buy with confidence from Green Witch - 01954 211 288

Telescopes etc > Books and DVDs > Astronomy > Adults > Books by Topics > Charts, Maps, Atlases and Guides
Seeing StarsSeeing Stars Ref: B354076030X
  • SPRINGER

The Night Sky Through Small Telescopes

    Author: Kitchin, Chris, Forrest, Robert W.,
    Published: 1998
    Pages: 186
    Illustrations: 105
    Hardback
    ISBN: 3-540-76030-X

Seeing Stars is written for astronomers, regardless of the depth of their theoretical knowledge, who are taking their first steps in observational astronomy. Chris Kitchin and Bob Forrest - both professional astronomers - take a conducted tour of the night sky and suggest suitable observing programmes for everyone from beginners to experts. How is this book different? We are all familiar with the beautiful images of planets and galaxies obtained by spacecraft and giant telescopes - but what can you really see with a small telescope? What should you expect from a small refractor or reflector? And what is the effect of observing from a site near a city? The answers are all here, with many photographs that will illustrate exactly what can be seen with different instruments (everything from the naked eye to a 300mm telescope) - and from different locations.
Price: £24.00



StargazingStargazing Ref: B0007194250
  • HARPER COLLINS
    Author: Peter Grego
    Published: 2005
    Pages: 192
    Paperback
    ISBN: 0007194250

A galaxy of stars and planets is out there to be discovered, and 'Collins Need to Know? Stargazing' is a useful introductory approach to getting to know the night sky. It is an easy-to-use guide which provides all the facts any avid sky watcher needs in a concise format.
Price: £9.99



Night SkyNight Sky Ref: B0007177909
  • HARPER COLLINS
    Author: Storm Dunlop
    Published: 2004
    Pages: 256
    Paperback
    ISBN: 0007177909

A true beginner's guide to astronomy, this book provides an introduction to the subject that is both colourful and accessible. A month-by-month guide to the night sky with charts and descriptions of the constellations that are visible and how to locate them, using only the naked eye or binoculars.
Price: £8.99



Atlas of Stars and Planets Atlas of Stars and Planets Ref: B054008610X
  • PHILIPS

    Author: Ian Ridpath
    Binding: Hardback
    Pages: 80
    Size: 290 x 240mm
    ISBN: 054008610X

Arranged spread-by-spread, the atlas looks first at the features of our Solar System, with photographs to illustrate the planets and their moons. Other spreads describe comets and meteors, star clusters and galaxies, and pulsars and black holes.
Price: £10.99



Norton's Star Atlas and Reference HandbookNorton's Star Atlas and Reference Handbook Ref: B0131451642
  • PEARSON PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
    Author: Ian Ridpath
    Published: 2003
    Pages: 200
    Hardback
    ISBN: 0131451642

Now in a redesigned, two-colour landmark 20th edition, this combination star atlas and reference has extensive tables of data on interesting objects for observation accompany each of the precision drawn maps.
Price: £21.99



Stars and PlanetsStars and Planets Ref: B0199107106
  • OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
    Author: Jacqueline Mitton
    Published: 2002
    Pages: 48
    Paperback
    ISBN: 0199107106

An exciting new series, building into an extensive library of knowledge for tomorrow's young scientists. Lively and accessible, each of the 10 volumes focuses on a major area of scientific knowledge and draws the reader into the dynamic world of the modern scientist. - nearly 300 major articles in all, giving full coverage of the physical, chemical and biological sciences - accurate and up to date, covering the latest discoveries, events and ideas - expert authors capture the excitement of science - all text checked by specialist consultants - over 1300 illustrations - carefully selected photos and specially commissioned drawings and diagrams
Price: £7.99



The Night SkyThe Night Sky Ref: B0746073569
  • USBOURNE

KeyStage: KS1/2 S

    Author: N. Henbest
    Published: 2006
    Pages: 64
    Paperback
    ISBN: 0746073569

Packed with hundreds of interesting facts about our solar system - An invaluable aid for any star-gazer - A striking new edition of the Spotter's Guide series - Includes a guide to some of the thousands of Web sites about space

This fascinating book shows the reader how to recognize what they see in the night sky, from comets to constellations, and stars to satellites. One of the twelve striking new editions of the well-known Usborne Spotter's Guides series, this pocket-sized guide makes the perfect companion for an enthusiast or a complete beginner keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world.
Price: £3.99



Night Sky AtlasNight Sky Atlas Ref: B1405303093
  • DORLING KINDERSLEY

    Age Range: 8+ years
    Published: 2004
    Pages: 96
    Paperback
    ISBN: 1405303093

From star evolution to meteors, asteroids and all the solar system's planets and constellations this is the essential skywatching guide.

Do you know how our Moon affects the Earth's tides? Or that the best time of year to spot Orion is in January?

Prepare yourself for an amazing journey through the night sky and be the one who discovers the next Halley’s comet. Navigating the universe is simple and fun with the easy-to-use Night Sky Atlas! - Spectacular space photography - Find out how to pinpoint stars and constellations - An ideal resource for stargazers throughout the world

"Stuffed to bursting with starry facts and brilliant see-through constellations, it helps you follow the sky month by month" New Scientist.
Price: £12.99



The Great Atlas of the StarsThe Great Atlas of the Stars Ref: B1552096106
  • FIREFLY BOOK
    Author: Serge Brunier
    Published: 2001
    Pages: 112
    Spiral/comb bound
    ISBN: 1552096106

Provides background information on stars, constellations, and other celestial phenomena, and depicts the major constellations, with overlays pointing out the most noteworthy stars.
Price: £35.00



The Rough Guide To The Universe (1ST EDITION)The Rough Guide To The Universe (1ST EDITION) Ref: B1858289394
  • ROUGH GUIDE
      Author: John Scalzi
      Published: 2003
      Pages: 416
      Paperback
      ISBN: 1858289394

    Whether you're a novice or an experienced amateur astronomer, The Rough Guide to the Universe is an indispensable book. Giving both a guide to the universe and an accessible overview of the science of astronomy.
    Price: £10.99



Sky Maps Sky Maps Ref: DH-93722
  • CELESTRON

Celestron Sky Maps are the ideal teaching guide for learning the night sky. You wouldn’t set off on a road trip without a road map, and you don’t need to try to navigate the night sky without a map either. Even if you already know your way around the major constellations, these maps can help you locate all kinds of fascinating objects. The front cover has a specially designed luminous planisphere that rotates to simulate the seasonal progression of celestial objects through the sky. When the planisphere is pre-exposed to light, star positions glow brightly against a dark background, mimicking actual constellations. More than a thousand stars and deep-sky objects are listed and charted. The illustrated reference section provides basic information and the visual characteristics of various types of stars, nebulae and galaxies. The maps measure 13¾" x 11½" and are printed on a heavyweight, moisture resistant card stock. The pages have a special comb binding so they can lay flat or be folded over.
Price: £15.00



Philip's Dark Skies MapPhilip's Dark Skies Map Ref: b0540086126
  • PHILIPS

Impressive fold-out poster showing where, in Britain and Ireland, are the darkest and the most light polluted locations. It is an ideal map to help find your nearest dark sky site…and whereabouts to avoid too!
Price: £6.99



Deep Sky ChartDeep Sky Chart Ref: B0540087335
  • PHILIPS

    Binding: Sheet map (folded)
    Size: 960 x 680mm
    ISBN: 0540086126
    Price: £6.99



Moon MapMoon Map Ref: B0540063789
  • PHILIPS

    Binding: Sheet map (folded)
    Size: 236 x 144mm
    ISBN: 0540063789

This large-format map shows more than 500 physical features - craters, seas, mountain ranges, peaks, valleys and rilles and the landing sites of unmanned and manned spacecraft. There are tips on observation, explanations of the moons phases, and a small map of the dark side of the moon.
Price: £6.99



Telescopes etc > Books and DVDs > Astronomy > Adults > Books by Topics > Charts, Maps, Atlases and Guides

Green Witch Tel: 01954 211 288