Philip's Night Sky Atlas - Softcover

Scagell, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849072418 ISBN 13: 9781849072410

Verlag: Philip's, 2012

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SPA Vice President, Robin Scagell, has created an excellent reference book for beginners and for the more experienced observer... an invaluable resource

Jeff Sutton, Popular Astronomy, 2006

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Philip's Night Sky Atlas can be used anywhere in the world and at any time of the year. With a sturdy, damp-proof binding, it is the ideal choice for the backyard astronomer using binoculars or a small telescope. It contains all the maps you need to learn your way around the night sky, whether you want to find remote galaxies, sketch lunar craters or make estimates of variable stars. Author Robin Scagell explains what you can see, what equipment (if any) you will need and how to make the most of your time under the stars. The star maps are by Wil Tirion, the world-renowned celestial cartographer.The eight sky maps together show the whole of the night sky. Stars down to magnitude 5.5 are marked, together with the brighter deep sky objects. They are drawn on a white background so that you can add your own pencil notes or observations to the maps. Opposite each of the sky maps is a photo-realistic version of the same map. In addition, constellation maps show numerous deep sky targets, with interesting objects described in detail.A Moon map, split into quadrants, is accompanied by suggestions of what to look for, with images of the most interesting features. The author also describes how to observe and record the planets, the Sun, meteors, eclipses, comets and deep sky objects.

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• Verlag: Philip's
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1849072418
• ISBN 13: 9781849072410
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Zeichner: Tirion Wil