Philip's atlas of the universe [electronic resource] /
Moore, Patrick.
Credo Reference (Firm)
London [Eng.] : Philip's,
2003
A comprehensive guide to astronomy and space exploration.  A spectacular and informative account of our Solar System and its place within the Universe beyond.  Includes the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.  Many colour images.  Complete star atlas section for the practical astronomer, with whole sky maps and seasonal locator maps by Wil Tirion.  Topographic maps of the planets and their major satellites, using data from space probes.  Complete map of the Moon, with descriptions of the major observational targets.  Constellation maps showing galaxies, clusters and nebulae as well as stars.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Previous ed.: 1999.
Exploring the universe -- The solar system -- The sun -- The stars -- The universe -- Star maps -- The practical astronomer -- Glossary.
A comprehensive guide to astronomy and space exploration.  A spectacular and informative account of our Solar System and its place within the Universe beyond.  Includes the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.  Many colour images.  Complete star atlas section for the practical astronomer, with whole sky maps and seasonal locator maps by Wil Tirion.  Topographic maps of the planets and their major satellites, using data from space probes.  Complete map of the Moon, with descriptions of the major observational targets.  Constellation maps showing galaxies, clusters and nebulae as well as stars.
Description based on title page of print version.
Astronomy

Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.