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by Erich Karkoschka (Author)
This comprehensive sky guide includes a short introduction to observing, a thorough description of the star charts and tables, a glossary and much more. Geared to both the beginner and seasoned observer, the Atlas contains star charts and information for all those who observe the night sky with small telescope, binoculars or the unaided eye. The updated Third edition offers 32 new pages with images of all 250 nebulae covered in the atlas; an updated sky calendar for the next 20 years, double star ephemerides from 2005-2020, and updated minima/maxima of variable stars.
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The Observer's Sky Atlas contains star charts and information for all those who observe the night sky with unaided eyes, with binoculars, or with small telescopes, and also for those who just wish to look at constellations and interesting objects. Equally useful for the beginning observer and the old hand, the atlas presents:
- A short introduction into observing the sky and a thorough description of the star charts and tables
- Clearly arranged charts of all the stars (to 6th magnitude) visible with the unaided eye
- Enlarged chart sections (to 9th magnitude) for binocular observation, highlighting 250 interesting nebulae, galaxies, and stellar clusters
This new third edition features:
- 32 additional pages with images of all the 250 nebulae covered in the atlas
- An updated calendar for the next 20 years
- Double star ephemerides from 2005-2020, including updated tables accompanying star charts
- Predictions for dates and times of variable star minima/maxima based on recent observations
The Observer's Sky Atlas is an indispensable and handy companion for every observer and has already appeared in four languages.
Some praise for previous editions:
"...The most informative little sky guide in the business." -Astronomy
"The more experienced observer will find this slim volume useful at the telescope and...packed with interesting observing projects." -Sky & Telescope
