Night Sky Atlas: The Moon, Planets, Stars and Deep-Sky Objects - Softcover

Scagell, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1770859004 ISBN 13: 9781770859005

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2017

Synopsis

Updated star maps include all sky events occurring in 2017 and beyond.

Praise for the previous edition:

"A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... Recommended."
-- Choice

"An ideal portable reference for backyard astronomers. This atlas combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text."
-- The Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin

Night Sky Atlas is a highly practical atlas for sky gazers using binoculars or a small telescope. It combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text and color photographs of the solar system. The book is designed for practical use, with a lay-flat binding and cover flaps that help when in the field. The large format makes it easy to read the detailed maps and enjoy the beautiful photographs.

The book includes:

• Sturdy plastic-laminated binding suitable for outdoor use
• Sewn binding that allows double-page reading and flaps to use as page-markers
• Constellation maps with yellow stars on a blue background for easy reference
• Black and white relief maps show interesting sections of the Moon's surface.
• Star maps with black stars on a white background, ideal for penciling in observations
• The book's back flap lists the constellations with page numbers for quick access
• The high-quality paper can withstand repeated use of an eraser.

Opposite each map is a photorealistic image that shows how the same portion of sky looks to the naked eye, which allows less-experienced observers to locate and identify objects. The maps can be used for planning observations, navigating from one part of the sky to another, and as a quick reference guide.

About this title

About the Author

Robin Scagell is an author, consultant and broadcaster, and the vice president of the Society for Popular Astronomy. In 2007, he received the Arthur Clarke Award for Space Reporting and in 2001, an asteroid was named after him. His books include Stargazing with a Telescope and Stargazing with Binoculars.

Wil Tirion has been an uranographer (star-map maker) for more than 40 years and has contributed maps to numerous books and atlases. In 1993 the International Astronomical Union named an asteroid after him.

Review

[Review for earlier edition] Combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text. Sturdy binding makes it suitable for outdoor use. (Astronomical Society of the Pacific - Books of Not)

[Review for earlier edition] A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... For beginning observers. Summing Up: Recommended. (M.K. Hemenway Choice)

[Review for earlier edition] The sky maps are very nice indeed, providing seven two-page spreads that show each section of the sky as a diagram of star locations and as a photograph of the same area. This is very helpful to the beginner... A very nice introduction to astronomy for beginners. (Kathleen Weessies E-Streams)

[Review for earlier edition] Boasts a wealth of information... excellent array of photographs that facilitate the learning process and bring the book to life. (Beth Lizardo Kliatt)

[Review for earlier edition] An ideal portable reference for backyard astronomers. This atlas combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text. (The Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin)

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1770859004
• ISBN 13: 9781770859005
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Tirion Wil