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The Cambridge star atlas / Wil Tirion.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Tirion, Wil.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Stars--Atlases.
Stars.
Astronomy.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (98 p.)
Edition:
4th ed.
Other Title:
Star atlas
Place of Publication:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts.
Contents:
Cover; The Cambridge Star Atlas; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; PREFACE; THE MOON; Observing the Moon; Different orientations of the Moon; SEASONAL SKY MAPS; Choosing the right map; THE MESSIER OBJECTS; STAR CHARTS; Stars; Magnitudes; Stars names; Constellations; Variable stars; Double stars; Open and globular clusters; Diffuse and planetary nebulae; Galaxies; The Galactic Equator; The ecliptic; The Moon and the planets; Abbreviations used in the star chart tables; ALL-SKY MAPS; The constellations; Distribution of open clusters; Distribution of globular clusters; Distribution of diffuse nebulae
Distribution of planetary nebulaDistribution of galaxies; EXOPLANETS; SOURCES AND REFERENCES; Catalogues; Atlases
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2001.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
1-280-77600-5
1-139-09513-7
9786613686398
1-139-09962-0
1-139-09418-1
1-139-09587-0
1-139-09844-6
OCLC:
782864224

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