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Stars and Planets: The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and Solar System - Updated and Expanded Edition (Princeton Field Guides) Paperback – Illustrated, October 3, 2017

by Ian Ridpath (Author), Wil Tirion (Author)

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The indispensable guide to the night sky―now in a newly updated and expanded edition

In this newly updated and expanded edition of their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and professional astronomers alike with the most informative, user-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative celestial field guide available. The product of a thirty-year collaboration between one of the world’s leading astronomy writers and the world’s foremost celestial mapmaker, Stars and Planets features superb color sky charts, diagrams, or photographs on almost every page; clear and engaging writing; a spacious and attractive design; and a compact size. This updated edition features the latest information on stars, a revised section on planets that incorporates recent research on exoplanets, and some revised charts and new photographs. Simply put, Stars and Planets is indispensable. Don’t leave home―at night―without it.

Detailed charts covering all 88 constellations in the Northern and Southern hemispheres
Data and notes on all bright stars and other objects of interest
Detailed Moon maps and descriptions of the main lunar features
Tips on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, to suit any budget
The only guide to provide annual planetary data as a downloadable online resource
Updates include the latest data on stars and exoplanets and some revised charts and new photos

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"[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way." ― Library Journal

"Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion.""---Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films

"Though I'm not in a position to assess the title's proclamation of being the most complete guide, I will say that it is the best one that I've read. With Ian Ridpath's text and Wil Tirion's illustrations, the Princeton Field Guides Stars & Planets is a wonderful guide to the stars, planets, galaxies, and our own solar system. It will help in getting that elusive target into the finder and onto the eagerly awaiting eye."---Mark Mortimer, Universe Today

"Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties."" ― Astronomy

"Praise for previous editions: "Comprehensive yet compact…. this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies.""---Irene Wanner, Seattle Times

"Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way."" ― Library Journal

"The handy size, copious illustrations, maps and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout . . . practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties." ― Astronomy

"This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope." ― Discover

"Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope."" ― Discover

"Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky…. The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space…. [A] very nicely produced book.""---John Mosley, Planetarian

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"Ridpath and Tirion are an unbeatable team. Ridpath writes concisely and movingly about the sky, and Tirion's charts are beautifully done and easy to follow. This is a superb guide to the night sky."―David H. Levy, author of Shoemaker by Levy (Princeton) and co-discoverer of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.

Publisher : Princeton University Press; Revised edition (October 3, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0691177880
ISBN-13 : 978-0691177885
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
Dimensions : 5.4 x 1.1 x 7.6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #97,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #248 in Astronomy (Books)

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ALMOST Perfect

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019

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Would have been perfect if the book had been larger. As it is, the font and the maps are too small for my older eyes. If they made a large-print edition and up-sized the book from 5.5 x 7.8 to something around 9 x 11, it WOULD be perfect! I don't understand why publishers make books in such small font sizes, which can only be read by people with perfect vision. A larger font can be read by EVERYONE. I, for one, would be willing to pay more for a larger book.

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Great updated version.

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017

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This is a good guide. I found the previous version at the library and ordered this updated one. What I like about this particular book is that the author includes story-line details on the constellations, and not only lists the brightest stars, but gives additional information on them including distance and color. Adjoining the description is a star chart showing not only the constellation, but includes the section in the sky as well. Great section on the Moon. As with most astronomy books, the print is small, so a either sharp eyes, or a field glass is necessary to view the labels on the illustrations.

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RCWX

Very good.

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017

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Good general information source. My only complaint is there are no coordinates, it does have a location graphic but standard coordinates would be much appreciated.

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Barbara Dixon

Beautiful

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018

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Beautiful and expressly informetive. Got it for my 13 yr old great granddaughter. She loves it

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Lydia

Incredibly useful

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018

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I bought this book for an astronomy class but I'm definitely keeping it even after the class is over. Has very useful information and star charts. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about astronomy or wants useful and accessible information.

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dellis76

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017

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Very go book. Been using it for years.

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Joseph F.

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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Very good update for an old amateur astronomer

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Jimmy

I love it

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020

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I love it!

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M. Williams

Pleased

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2020

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I'm a newby to 'The Planets' but I've found this book very helpful.

dave wilby

good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2020

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good book

Dave Powell

A must for astronomers.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2020

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Excellent guide

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Ian Ridpath の美しいデザインで眺めても楽しい

Reviewed in Japan on February 12, 2018

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Ian Ridpath の著書・星図は美しいデザインで眺めていりだけでも楽しい。同著 Stars and Planets (DK Handbooks) の和訳本「天文 (知の遊びコレクション)」（2007/6）が国内で入手可能です。同書は日本語で見やすく、星図も多色刷りで美しく、星座ごとの案内もガイドブックとしてほぼ同様に楽しめるもので本書と併せてお勧めです。ただし、掲載されている太陽系等天文現象のデーターが古いことは覚悟が必要です。
　本書については、８８星座について、その見所となる星雲・星団、重星、変光星などの解説、太陽系の惑星と月面図も掲載されており、双眼鏡や小・中口径の天体望遠鏡の観望ガイドブックとしても優秀です。
　ただし星座単元の案内となっており、隣接する星座の星図についての星雲星団等の位置が記載されていない点、恒星のスペクトル型で星図の星が着色されていない点等が残念です。その点を加味しても美しく、楽しめるお勧めのガイドブックです。

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