Download or read book A Star Atlas for Students and Observers Showing 6000 Stars and 1500 Double Stars Nebulae c in Twelve Maps on the Equidistant Projection with Index Maps on the Stereographic Projection written by Richard Anthony Proctor and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The observer s sky atlas with 50 star charts covering the entire sky written by Erich Karkoschka and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Observer's Sky Atlas contains star charts and information for all those who observe the night sky with unaided eyes, with binoculars, or with small telescopes, and also for those who just wish to look at constellations and interesting objects. Equally useful for the beginning observer and the old hand, the atlas presents: -a short introduction into observing the sky and a thorough description of the star charts and tables - clearly arranged charts of all the stars visible with the unaided eye (up to 6th magnitude) - enlarged chart sections for binocular observation, highlighting 250 interesting nebulae, galaxies, and stellar clusters (to magnitude 9) - a catalog of more than 1000 objects that takes into account the far-reaching measurements of Hipparcos Satellite published in 1997 - tables of predicted separations of binary stars until the year 2015 The Observer's Sky Atlas is an indispensable and handy companion for every observer. It has appeared in four languages. From reviews of the first edition: , .." the most informative little sky guide in the business" "Astronomy "
Download or read book The Sky Atlas written by Edward Brooke-Hitching and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, ancient aliens, mythological animals, and rampaging spirits. • Packed with celestial maps, illustrations, and stories of places, people, and creatures that different cultures throughout history have observed or imagined in the heavens • Readers are taken on a tour of star-obsessed cultures around the world, learning about Tibetan sky burials, star-covered Inuit dancing coats, Mongolian astral prophets and Sir William Herschel's 1781 discovery of Uranus, the first planet to be found since antiquity. • A gorgeous book that delights stargazers and map lovers alike With thrilling stories and gorgeous artwork, this remarkable atlas explores our fascination with the sky across time and cultures to form an extraordinary chronicle of cosmic imagination and discovery. The Sky Atlas is a wonderful book for map lovers, history buffs, and stargazers, but also for those who are intrigued by the many wonderful and bizarre ways in which humans have sought to understand the cosmos and our place in it. • A unique map book that expands beyond the terrestrial and into the celestial • A wonderful book for map lovers, obscure-history fans, mythology buffs, and astrology and astronomy lovers • Great for those who enjoyed What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky by Kelsey Oseid, Maps by Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski, and Atlas of Remote Islands: Fifty Islands I Have Never Set Foot On and Never Will by Judith Schalansky
Download or read book The Great Atlas of the Stars written by Serge Brunier and published by Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated lay-person's guide to 30 of the most important constellations seen in the Northern Hemisphere.
Download or read book A Star Atlas written by Richard Anthony Proctor and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Star Atlas written by Wil Tirion and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-03-08 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Star Atlas covers the entire sky, both northern and southern latitudes, in an attractive format that is suitable for beginners and experienced astronomical observers. There is a series of monthly sky charts, followed by an atlas of the whole sky, arranged in 20 overlapping full colour charts. Each chart shows stars down to magnitude 6.5, together with about 900 non-stellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. There is a comprehensive map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and other named features. Wil Tirion is the world's foremost designer of astronomical maps. For this new edition he has devised improved versions of all the charts, and the text and star data have been completely revised based on the latest information. Clear, authoritative and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference atlas for sky watchers everywhere.
Download or read book The AAVSO Variable Star Atlas written by Charles Scovil and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Star Atlas and Reference Handbook epoch 1920 for Students and Amateurs Covering the Whole Star Sphere and Showing Over 7000 Stars Nebul and Clusters written by Arthur Philip Norton and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Observer s Sky Atlas written by Erich Karkoschka and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-05 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Includes a short introduction to observing, a thorough description of the star charts and tables, a glossary and much more - Perfect for both the beginner and seasoned observer - Fully revised edition of a best-selling and highly-praised sky atlas
Download or read book Burnham s celestial handbook written by Robert Burnham and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Star Atlas written by Wil Tirion and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts.
Download or read book The Student and Intellectual Observer written by and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Photographic Star Atlas written by Axel Mellinger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the latest methods in digital photography and image processing, The Cambridge Photographic Star Atlas presents the whole sky through large-scale photographic images with corresponding charts. Each double-page spread shows a section of the night sky and is accompanied by an inverted chart highlighting and naming double stars, variable stars, open clusters, galactic and planetary nebulae, globular clusters, and galaxies. The 82 large-scale charts, with a scale of 1° per cm, identify over 1500 deep-sky objects and 2500 stars. Providing a giant mosaic of the entire sky, this unique atlas is unparalleled in detail and completeness, making it indispensable for visual observers and astrophotographers.
Download or read book Wil Tirion s Bright Star Atlas 2000 0 written by Wil Tirion and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Student and Intellectual Observer of Science Literature and Art written by and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Star Atlas and Telescopic Handbook epoch 1920 written by Arthur Philip Norton and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Night Sky Observer s Guide Spring summer written by George Robert Kepple and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
