The Cambridge Star Atlas

Description

This classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. The clear, full-color maps show stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope. The atlas also features constellation boundaries and the Milky Way, and lists objects that are interesting to observe. This new edition features a clearer map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and features; a second Moon map, mirror reversed for users of telescopes with star diagonals; enhanced index charts showing the constellations more clearly; and a new data table listing stars hosting planetary systems. It is now spiral bound, making it ideal for use at the telescope. Cover The Cambridge Star Atlas Title Copyright CONTENTS PREFACE THE MOON Observing the Moon Different orientations of the Moon SEASONAL SKY MAPS Choosing the right map THE MESSIER OBJECTS STAR CHARTS Stars Magnitudes Stars names Constellations Variable stars Double stars Open and globular clusters Diffuse and planetary nebulae Galaxies The Galactic Equator The ecliptic The Moon and the planets Abbreviations used in the star chart tables ALL-SKY MAPS The constellations Distribution of open clusters Distribution of globular clusters Distribution of diffuse nebulae Distribution of planetary nebula Distribution of galaxies EXOPLANETS SOURCES AND REFERENCES Catalogues Atlases