The Cambridge Star Atlas - Hardcover

Tirion, Wil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521800846 ISBN 13: 9780521800846

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Developed by one of the foremost designers of astonomical maps, The Cambridge Star Atlas offers an unusual degree of breadth and detail for amateur and experienced astronomers. Northern and southern latitudes are included in a series of monthly sky charts and an atlas of the whole sky. Each of the 20 overlapping full color charts shows stars down to magnitude 6.5, together with about 900 nonstellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. This new edition features 52 color maps, improved versions of all the charts, and a thorough revision of the text and star data based on the latest information. In addition, there is a comprehensive double page map of the Moon's surface, which shows craters and other named features. Clear, authoritative, and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference for sky watchers everywhere, throughout the year. Wil Tirion began his first star atlas as a hobby, mapping the whole sky on five maps. It was published in the Encyclopedia of Astronomy and soon after was released as a separate set of maps by the British Astronomical Association. In 1983, Tirion began working as a full-time uranographer, or sky cartographer. Since then, he has contributed to many books and magazines on astronomy. He lives in the Netherlands.

About this title

Book Description

This best-selling general atlas of the sky is ideal for beginners and more advanced observers. The book includes 28 easy-to-use full colour sectional and all-sky charts, monthly sky maps for both hemispheres, and a double-page Moon map. Wil Tirion, the world's foremost designer of astronomical maps, has now devised improved versions of all the charts, and completely revised the text and star data based on the latest information. Ideal for use world wide and all through the year, this is a must for anyone with an interest in astronomy.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521800846
• ISBN 13: 9780521800846
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 96