The Cambridge Star Atlas
Brand: Cambridge University Press
Categories: Books, Science & Math, Astronomy & Space Science



Dimensions: 8.98 x 0.31 x 11.93 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521173639
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print length: 95 pages
Publication date: March 7, 2011
ISBN-13: 978-1858059006
Edition: 4th
subtitle: 4th Edition
author: Visit Amazon's Wil Tirion Page search results Wil Tirion
review: Editorial Reviews Review "Every backyard astronomer needs a sixth-magnitude star atlas. Many subtle improvements have elevated this atlas to must-have status. Tirion is the practical star-atlas master ... Unqualified highest rating: a full five out of five stars"- Terence Dickinson, SkyNews magazine "an excellent expansion of his previous works...this new edition will be useful to the amateur stargazer. An easy-to-use, readable resource for students and amateurs. Highly recommended." - CHOICE Book Description Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts. Book Description This classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. As well as showing the stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope, this fourth edition contains a new Moon map and enhanced charts. About the Author Wil Tirion is a full-time uranographer. He has always had an interest in astronomy, and especially star charts, and has contributed to many atlases, books and magazines in astronomy. In recognition for his work the minor planet, 4648 Tirion (1931 UE), is named after him. Read more