The observer's sky atlas with 50 star charts covering the entire sky.

1999 Nature

Author : Erich Karkoschka
Release : 1999
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 067/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis The observer's sky atlas with 50 star charts covering the entire sky. by : Erich Karkoschka

Download or read book The observer's sky atlas with 50 star charts covering the entire sky. written by Erich Karkoschka. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Observer's Sky Atlas contains star charts and information for all those who observe the night sky with unaided eyes, with binoculars, or with small telescopes, and also for those who just wish to look at constellations and interesting objects. Equally useful for the beginning observer and the old hand, the atlas presents: -a short introduction into observing the sky and a thorough description of the star charts and tables - clearly arranged charts of all the stars visible with the unaided eye (up to 6th magnitude) - enlarged chart sections for binocular observation, highlighting 250 interesting nebulae, galaxies, and stellar clusters (to magnitude 9) - a catalog of more than 1000 objects that takes into account the far-reaching measurements of Hipparcos Satellite published in 1997 - tables of predicted separations of binary stars until the year 2015 The Observer's Sky Atlas is an indispensable and handy companion for every observer. It has appeared in four languages. From reviews of the first edition: , .." the most informative little sky guide in the business" "Astronomy "

The Cambridge Star Atlas

2001-03-08 Nature

Author : Wil Tirion
Release : 2001-03-08
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 846/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Cambridge Star Atlas by : Wil Tirion

Download or read book The Cambridge Star Atlas written by Wil Tirion. This book was released on 2001-03-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Star Atlas covers the entire sky, both northern and southern latitudes, in an attractive format that is suitable for beginners and experienced astronomical observers. There is a series of monthly sky charts, followed by an atlas of the whole sky, arranged in 20 overlapping full colour charts. Each chart shows stars down to magnitude 6.5, together with about 900 non-stellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. There is a comprehensive map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and other named features. Wil Tirion is the world's foremost designer of astronomical maps. For this new edition he has devised improved versions of all the charts, and the text and star data have been completely revised based on the latest information. Clear, authoritative and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference atlas for sky watchers everywhere.

The Cambridge Star Atlas

2011-01-27 Nature

Author : Wil Tirion
Release : 2011-01-27
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 639/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Star Atlas written by Wil Tirion. This book was released on 2011-01-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts.

Cambridge Pocket Star Atlas

1996-09-13 Nature

Author : John Cox
Release : 1996-09-13
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 925/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Cambridge Pocket Star Atlas by : John Cox

Download or read book Cambridge Pocket Star Atlas written by John Cox. This book was released on 1996-09-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide charts the positions of over 1,000 stars and celestial objects, arrayed in easy-to-read maps. It includes a detailed introduction to stargazing, with explanations of the celestial sphere, coordinates, time, star names and other basic concepts. The author catalogs a list of eclipses of the sun and moon through the year 2012, and also supplies a complete list of constellation names and symbols. Fourteen color maps show both polar and equatorial projections of the sky. With additional data on the location of variable stars, the brightest stars, and clusters, this book is worth taking on your next nighttime sojourn across the sky.

Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas

2016-01-18 Astronomy

Author : Roger W. Sinnott
Release : 2016-01-18
Genre : Astronomy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 254/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas by : Roger W. Sinnott

Download or read book Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas written by Roger W. Sinnott. This book was released on 2016-01-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for experienced stargazers and beginners alike, Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas will have you exploring the heavens in no time! Sky & Telescope's celestial atlases are the standard by which all other star atlases have been judged for a half century. Now we've raised the bar again with our Pocket Sky Atlas - Jumbo Edition. There has never been such a wonderfully detailed atlas so handy to take on trips and use at the telescope, thanks to its user-friendly size, convenient spiral-bound design, and easy-to-read labels. The charts show both constellation boundaries and stick figures to help you find your way. Features of this atlas: More than 30,000 stars individually sized according to their relative brightness 1,500 deep-sky objects color-coded by type, including 675 galaxies oriented as they appear in the sky This Jumbo Edition has 6 new close-up charts, for a total of 10, depicting high-interest star fields. Labels even more legible in dim light

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