Night Sky Atlas - 3rd Edition by Robin Scagell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Maps and text show stars, planets and other objects in the sky night, all visible with binoculars or a small telescope. Photo-realistic images opposite maps show how the same portion of sky looks to the naked eye, allowing less experienced observers to quickly find specific sky objects of interest. The maps can be used for planning observations, navigating from one part of the sky to another, and for quick reference. The guide can be used anywhere in the world and at any time of the year. The maps include observing targets, seasonal maps, and magnitude 5.5 star maps. Additional features are a plastic-laminated lay-flat binding for outdoor use, flaps to use as page markers, constellation maps, relief Moon maps, and a quick-access page-referenced constellation listing on the back flap."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> Updated star maps include all sky events occurring in 2017 and beyond. </p><p> Praise for the previous edition: </p><p> <i>"A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... Recommended." </i> -- Choice </p><p> <i>"An ideal portable reference for backyard astronomers. This atlas combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text." </i> -- The Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin </p><p> <i>Night Sky Atlas</i> 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. </p><p> The book includes: <ul> <li> Sturdy plastic-laminated binding suitable for outdoor use </li> <li> Sewn binding that allows double-page reading and flaps to use as page-markers </li> <li> Constellation maps with yellow stars on a blue background for easy reference </li> <li> Black and white relief maps show interesting sections of the Moon's surface. </li> <li> Star maps with black stars on a white background, ideal for penciling in observations </li> <li> The book's back flap lists the constellations with page numbers for quick access </li> <li> The high-quality paper can withstand repeated use of an eraser. </li></ul> </p><p> 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. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[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.-- (12/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for earlier edition] An ideal portable reference for backyard astronomers. This atlas combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text.-- (06/01/2005)<br><br>[Review for earlier edition] Boasts a wealth of information... excellent array of photographs that facilitate the learning process and bring the book to life.-- (07/01/2005)<br><br>[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<br><br>[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.-- (09/01/2006)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> 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 <i>Stargazing with a Telescope</i> and <i>Stargazing with Binoculars</i>. </p><p> 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. </p>
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