Wil Tirion

The Cambridge Star Atlas

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. As well as showing the stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope, this fourth edition contains a new Moon map and enhanced charts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 4., überarb. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 95
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 304mm x 243mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 480g
• ISBN-13: 9780521173636
• ISBN-10: 0521173639
• Artikelnr.: 31811641

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface; The Moon; The seasonal sky maps; The index maps; The main star charts; The all-sky maps; Sources and references.

Rezensionen

'An easy to use book, clear, from an authoritative expert, not to be missed. Perhaps the ideal reference for all beginner or proficient observer in both amateur and professional capacity.' Ciel et Terre