by David Baker · Hamlyn · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780600303480
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«The Hamlyn Guide to Astronomy» is David Baker's astronomy guide, published by Hamlyn in paperback (288 pages, in English).
An introductory volume that covers the known universe: from the solar system to stars and galaxies, including constellations, comets and meteorites. It explains the basics of astronomy and offers guidance on sky observation and telescope use, with an accessible and reference-oriented approach.
The work is illustrated by David A. Hardy and includes a bibliography and index. English edition published in London in 1978.
For those new to astronomy or seeking a reference guide to the sky and the solar system.
David Nathaniel Baker Jr. was an American jazz composer, conductor, and musician from Indianapolis, as well as a professor of jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Baker is best known as an educator and founder of the jazz studies program. From 1991 to 2012, he was conductor and musical and artistic director for the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. He has more than 65 recordings, 70 books, and 400 articles to his credit.
