The Photographic Atlas of the Stars

The Whole Sky in 50 Plates and Maps
1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-7503-0654-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 294 mm x 212 mm, Gewicht: 954 g

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars contains 50, high-quality full color photographs of the entire night sky of the northern and southern hemispheres. Each plate is accompanied by a star map of the identical area, which identifies the main stars of the constituent constellations as well as other interesting astronomical objects. In addition to this detail, Sir Patrick Moore has written a commentary for each plate that highlights the stars and objects of interest to observers equipped with binoculars and that includes detailed tabular information on astronomical objects of the region. The resulting double-page spread provides an invaluable reference for the amateur astronomer, detailing the constellations and other heavenly bodies of interest that are observable with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.

Zielgruppe

Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Arnold, H. J. P.

Doherty, Paul

Moore, Patrick

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Himmelskarten und -atlanten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword, Introduction, Introduction to the Star Maps, Whole Sky Map, Ultrawide-angle maps A-F, Messier Catalogue, Caldwell Catalogue, Glossary, Further Reading, Constellations, Index to Named Bright Stars, Index to Photographs

Über Autor(innen)

HJP Arnold, P Doherty, P Moore