| Authors | Ian Ridpath & Wil Tirion |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780008239275 |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
| Pages | 400 |
| Format | 14 x 20 cm |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Images | Kleur/B&W Foto's, illustraties en kaarten |
| Year Published | 2017 |
Previously entitled "Collins Pocket Guide Stars and Planets", this classic guide to the night sky enters its fourth edition as part of the authoritative "Collins Guide" series.
Collins Stars & Planets is a comprehensive guide to all the stars and celestial objects visible with the use of binoculars or an average-sized telescope, this fully revised edition features updated and extended text, improved sky charts, and new diagrams and photographs.
Includes:
- Unique yearly planetary data, available as a downloadable web resource
www.collins.co.uk/starsandplanets - Monthly sky maps of the northern and southern hemispheres, so you can identify constellations and bright stars from various latitudes throughout the year
- Descriptions of all the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared chart showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies
- Detailed information on stars, nebulae, galaxies, the Moon and the Solar System
- Practical advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes
In addition to the charts and diagrams, the Collins Stars & Planets guide is accompanied by many photographs throughout including the recent sharp image of Pluto, making this the most practical and comprehensive guide to the night sky.
