Philip's Pocket Star Atlas

Philip's Pocket Star Atlas
ISBN-10
0540087920
ISBN-13
9780540087921
Category
Stars
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2005
Author
John Cox

Description

Now with 18 new, full-colour maps, which together show the entire night sky. Maps depict all stars and deep sky objects visible to the naked ye in semi-rural conditions. Includes concise explanations of the 'mechanics' of astronomy. Dates for eclipses, meteor showers, and optimum observing periods for the planets updated until 2020. Suitable for use anywhere in the world.

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