Philip's Atlas of the Universe
- ISBN-10
- 0540082422
- ISBN-13
- 9780540082421
- Series
- Philip's Atlas of the Universe
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-01-01
- Author
- Patrick Moore
Description
Philip's Atlas of the Universe is a classic and highly readable account of the stars, the planets, and the Universe, together with practical advice on observing the night sky. This fully revised new edition has been updated to include the latest information from current space missions, including Cassini.
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