philips catalogue 2008 - British Cartographic Society

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£9.99 PB 978 0 540 08419 7 198 x 126mm 192 pages £9.99 PB 978 0 540 08585 9 198 x 126mm 224 pages Philip’s Moon Observer’s Guide Peter Grego A practical guide to observing the Moon, suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced observers. It contains a day-by-day observing diary for the lunar month, which recommends what to look for and when. It explains the features visible on the Moon’s surface, and provides instructions for recording the Moon – drawing, photography and digital imaging. With information about the equipment available, ranging from basic binoculars to large telescopes, and more than 100 photographs and drawings. The author is the Director of the Lunar Section of Britain’s Society for Popular Astronomy. ‘ ...a moon encyclopedia for your back pocket’ SKY & TELESCOPE Philip’s Deep Sky Observer’s Guide Neil Bone A practical introduction to deep sky observing for beginners and more advanced observers. It contains descriptions of more than 200 deep sky objects suitable for users of binoculars and small telescopes. Finder charts help to locate the more difficult objects, and a set of star maps is annotated with all the targets described. The book is full colour throughout, with more than 100 photographs and drawings. The author has recently been awarded the British Astronomical Association’s Merlin Medal for his contribution to the advancement of astronomy. ‘ ...look no further than this gem of a book’ ASTRONOMY NOW ‘ probably the best beginner’s guide to deep sky observing currently on the market’ THE JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION £9.99 PB 978 0 540 08393 0 198 x 126mm 160 pages £8.99 PB 978 0 540 08387 9 198 x 126mm 160 pages £9.99 PB 978 0 540 08827 0 198 x 126mm 256 pages Philip’s Sun Observer’s Guide Pam Spence A practical guide to safely observing the Sun, for both beginner and more advanced observers. It clearly explains the equipment that can be used, from pinhole cameras to telescopes, spectroscopes to hydrogen-alpha filters, and explains how to monitor the activity of the Sun. Instructions on how to photograph and record the Sun are provided, as well as detailed information on how and when to observe solar eclipses. Full colour throughout, it is illustrated with more than 100 photographs and artworks, including the latest colour images sent back from spaceprobes. Philip’s Mars Observer’s Guide Neil Bone A practical guide to observing Mars, it explains the equipment needed to look at the Red Planet and provides detailed timetables for observing it. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs, artworks and maps, it features the latest colour photographs from spaceprobes as well as details of the missions. It is an excellent general introduction to the Red Planet. ‘ ...this is the book you’ll want as your companion’ ASTRONOMY NOW Philip’s Solar System Observer’s Guide Peter Grego A practical and colourful intro d u c t i o n to observing the Solar System, including the Moon, Sun, asteroids, comets and meteors, as well as the planets. It contains more than 200 colour and black-and-white images – photographs, maps and artworks. The book provides dates for special events, such as transits, eclipses and oppositions, for the next 10 years, as well as listing the best times to observe planets and meteors. It is suitable for use in both northern and southern hemispheres.
£6.99 978 0 540 08612 2 960 x 680mm, folding to 250 x 130mm Board cover £6.99 (folded map) 978 0 540 06378 9 660 x 990mm Sheet £9.99 (tube) 978 0 540 09058 7 660 x 990mm Sheet Philip’s Dark Skies Map Britain and Ireland Published in association with the British Astronomical Association’s Campaign for Dark Skies, this map is a must for astronomers who want to find the darkest observing sites in Britain and Ireland. The map has been produced using data from the Light Pollution Science and Technology Institute in Italy, carefully combined with a Philip’s road map (approximate scale 20 miles to 1 inch). Different levels of light pollution are represented by different colours, so that keen observers can easily see their nearest dark site, and then find the best route to get there. ‘ ...excellent dark skies map’ SKY AT NIGHT Philip’s Moon Map A highly detailed large-format map of the near side of the Moon, drawn by Dr John Murray, a lunar expert at the Open University. More than 500 physical features are named and indexed, so that the observer can readily identify objects seen or pick targets for a programme of observation. The chart includes a small map of the far side of the Moon (never visible from the Earth). The map is accompanied by a practical guide to lunar observing, written by Peter Grego, and illustrated with diagrams and photographs. P h i l i p ’s Star Finder/ P h i l i p ’s Southern Star Finder John Wo o d r u ff & Wil Tirion A concise month-by-month calendar for star watchers in the northern/southern hemisphere. Star charts show the position of stars, constellations and other celestial objects for each month of the year, in both northerly and southerly directions. The introduction explains the basic facts that observers need to know, including the apparent motions of the stars, seasonal changes and star brightnesses. Location tables are provided for Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. • Philip’s Southern Star Finder (southern hemisphere) £5.99 PB 978 0 540 08093 9 198 x 126mm 64 pages £5.99 (folded map) 978 0 540 08416 6 690 x 1000mm Sheet £6.99 978 0 540 08733 4 690 x 1000mm Sheet • Philip’s Star Finder (northern hemisphere) £4.99 PB 978 0 540 08818 8 198 x 126mm 64 pages Philip’s Star Chart The stars of the night sky in thre e detailed maps: the northern and s o u t h e rn hemispheres and the equatorial region. All stars visible with the naked eye are shown, with fainter star clusters and nebulae marked for observers with binoculars or small telescopes. Constellations, double stars and variable stars are listed and an informative text explains how to use the charts throughout the world. Philip’s Deep Sky Chart Wil Tirion & Neil Bone A large wall chart showing the stars of the night sky in three superbly clear and detailed maps of the northern and southern hemispheres and the equatorial region. As well as showing all stars visible with the naked eye, the charts show galaxies, nebulae and other deep sky objects, including all the Messier objects. The maps are accompanied by tables of interesting objects, such as double stars, variable stars, star clusters and nebulae.
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Page 5 and 6: 4 Birkenhead & Wirral (Spring 2008)
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Page 11 and 12: ‘ Best product ★★★★★’
Page 13 and 14: Voted Britain’s clearest and most
Page 15 and 16: Philip’s City by City Britain £9
Page 17 and 18: Philip’s EasyRead Europe £14.99
Page 19 and 20: Autumn 2008 £30.00 HB 978 0 540 09
Page 21 and 22: Key Features World Maps Index Entri
Page 23 and 24: Philip’s Map of the World (Politi
Page 25 and 26: Formats: Tube: Laminated map, rolle
Page 27 and 28: Philip’s World Wall Map - Junior
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Page 31 and 32: £25.00 HB 978 0 540 08215 5 305 x
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Page 35 and 36: £9.99 PB 978 0 540 08566 8 198 x 1
Page 37 and 38: 2nd edition £9.99 PB 978 0 540 085
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