Ian Ridpath (Author of Eyewitness Companions)

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Ian Ridpath

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in Ilford, Essex, The United Kingdom

May 01, 1947

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Astronomy, Science

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Ian William Ridpath is an English amateur astronomer, who has been an active observer, writer, editor, and broadcaster, on the subject since 1972. He is also known for his UFO skepticism, an interest in astro-philately, marathon running (having participated in the London Marathon dressed as Halley鈥檚 Comet) and, most recently, horse racing.

Ridpath has an equally varied and productive professional life. He has written or edited over forty books in the field of astronomy, he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (Council member 2004鈥�07), a member of the Society of Authors, a member of the Association of British Science Writers, he has worked at the University of London Observatory, and manages a self-publishing business. He also regula ...more

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Ian Ridpath鈥檚 books

Average rating: 4.17 · 912 ratings · 86 reviews · 85 distinct works 鈥� Similar authors

	Eyewitness Companions: Astronomy by Ian Ridpath, Carole Stott, Giles Sparrow 4.11 avg rating — 239 ratings — published 1976 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stars and Planets: The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Solar System by Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 171 ratings — published 1998 — 36 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stars & Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks) by Ian Ridpath, D.K. Publishing 4.10 avg rating — 120 ratings — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Astronomy: A Visual Guide by Ian Ridpath, Giles Sparrow (Contributor), Carole Stott (Contributor) 4.26 avg rating — 80 ratings — published 2018 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Norton's Star Atlas and Reference Handbook 4.28 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 1910 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Star Tales by Ian Ridpath, John Flamsteed (Illustrator), Johann Bode (Illustrator) 3.83 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2012 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe by Ian Ridpath, Martin J. Rees (Foreword by) 4.54 avg rating — 39 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Monthly Sky Guide 4.05 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 1987 — 38 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Dictionary of Astronomy 4.25 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 1997 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night Sky by Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion 4.35 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 1985 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars