LC Call no. The Practical Astronomer 260 Glossary 268 Index 278 Atlas of the Universe, the richly illustrated second edition of Moore's classic work, is updated to reflect the enormous changes that have taken place in the field of astronomy over the past 30 years. Not only has the text been completely rewritten, but illustrations, photographs, maps, and charts are all new as well. The book is well indexed and includes a glossary. Atlas of the Universe is as much an encyclopedic work as it is a true atlas.
Articles are fairly short and rely heavily on the excellent illustrations for additional impact.
Sections on the history of spaceflight, observatories around the world, and practical advice for the amateur astronomer extend the scope of the work beyond just descriptions of astronomical objects. Though written with the amateur astronomer in mind, all readers with an interest in astronomy will find this book very entertaining and informative. Highly recommended for all public libraries and undergraduate library reference collections. Inc. All rights reserved.