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- 2008531036 abstract "A reference for stargazers anywhere in the world -- 30 charts with overlays cover the Northern and Southern Hemispheres as well as Equatorial Region. Includes the basics of astrophotography, and practical viewing tips. The ultimate guide for stargazing, anywhere in the world. The scope of The New Atlas of the Stars is remarkably comprehensive. Astronomy buffs and sky watchers will find this abundantly illustrated reference book useful anywhere in the world. Star charts depict the night sky, and this atlas is arranged so that one section of the sky is shown and described on each double-page spread. The two polar regions have their own individual pages. There are 30 charts covering the whole sky, and each chart has a plastic overlay depicting the names of the important stars. The first section of the book is a general overview of astronomy and includes:- Stars and constellations - Historical star charts - The motion of the heavens - Star trails - The Milky Way. The other three sections feature galaxies and constellations found in the Northern Hemisphere, Equatorial Region and Southern Hemisphere. The final section covers the basics of astrophotography and digital imaging as well as practical and useful viewing tips. The New Atlas of the Stars is the ultimate reference for the astronomer.--Sources other than Library of Congress.".
- 2008531036 alternative "Grosse Kosmos Himmelsatlas. English".
- 2008531036 contributor B11344236.
- 2008531036 contributor B11344237.
- 2008531036 created "2005.".
- 2008531036 date "2005".
- 2008531036 date "2005.".
- 2008531036 dateCopyrighted "2005.".
- 2008531036 description "A reference for stargazers anywhere in the world -- 30 charts with overlays cover the Northern and Southern Hemispheres as well as Equatorial Region. Includes the basics of astrophotography, and practical viewing tips. The ultimate guide for stargazing, anywhere in the world. The scope of The New Atlas of the Stars is remarkably comprehensive. Astronomy buffs and sky watchers will find this abundantly illustrated reference book useful anywhere in the world. Star charts depict the night sky, and this atlas is arranged so that one section of the sky is shown and described on each double-page spread. The two polar regions have their own individual pages. There are 30 charts covering the whole sky, and each chart has a plastic overlay depicting the names of the important stars. The first section of the book is a general overview of astronomy and includes:- Stars and constellations - Historical star charts - The motion of the heavens - Star trails - The Milky Way. The other three sections feature galaxies and constellations found in the Northern Hemisphere, Equatorial Region and Southern Hemisphere. The final section covers the basics of astrophotography and digital imaging as well as practical and useful viewing tips. The New Atlas of the Stars is the ultimate reference for the astronomer.--Sources other than Library of Congress.".
- 2008531036 description "Foreword -- Stars and constellations -- Historical star charts -- Movement of the heavens -- Star trails -- Key charts -- Our Milky Way -- Northern hemisphere: Ursa minor, Polaris and Camelopardalis -- Andromeda galaxy -- Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Cepheus -- Cassiopeia, Persirus and Traiangulum -- Auriga, Gemini and Taurus -- Ursa Major, Lynx and Leo Minor -- Ursa Major and Canes Venatici -- Boötes and Corona Borealis -- Draco, Hercules and Lyra -- Cepheus, Cygnus and Vulpecula -- California nebula -- Equatorial region: Pegasus, Pisces and Aquarius -- Pieces, Cetus and Aries -- Taurus and Eridanus --- Orion, Lepus and Monoceros -- Cancer and Canis Minor -- Lew, Sextans and Hydra -- Coma Berenices, Corvus and Crater -- Virgo and its surroundings -- Corona Borealis, Serpens and Libra -- Serpens, Ophiuchus and Scutum -- Sagitta, Aquila and Delphinus -- Delphinus, Aquarius and Equuleus -- Southern cross -- Southern hemisphere: Sculptor, Phoenix and Tucana -- Eridanus, Horologium and Fornax -- Canis Major, Columba and Dorado -- Three sections of the heavenly ship Argo -- Around the southern cross -- Centaurus, Lupus and Norma -- Sagittarius, Telescopium and Ara -- Capricornus, Pisces Austrinus and Indus -- Eta Carinae Nebula -- Around the South Celestial pole -- Large Magellanic cloud -- Appendices: Astrophotography -- From the starry sky to the computer -- Constellations and deep-sky objects -- Glossary -- Further information.".
- 2008531036 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 96)".
- 2008531036 extent "96 p. :".
- 2008531036 identifier "155407102X".
- 2008531036 identifier "9781554071029".
- 2008531036 issued "2005".
- 2008531036 issued "2005.".
- 2008531036 language "eng ger".
- 2008531036 language "eng".
- 2008531036 publisher "New York : Firefly Books,".
- 2008531036 subject "523.8022/3 22".
- 2008531036 subject "Astronomie Atlas.".
- 2008531036 subject "Constellations Charts, diagrams, etc.".
- 2008531036 subject "Constellations Manuels d'observation.".
- 2008531036 subject "Constellations Observers' manuals.".
- 2008531036 subject "Constellations Tableaux, graphiques, etc.".
- 2008531036 subject "QB65 .M4513 2005 fol.".
- 2008531036 subject "Stars Atlases.".
- 2008531036 tableOfContents "Foreword -- Stars and constellations -- Historical star charts -- Movement of the heavens -- Star trails -- Key charts -- Our Milky Way -- Northern hemisphere: Ursa minor, Polaris and Camelopardalis -- Andromeda galaxy -- Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Cepheus -- Cassiopeia, Persirus and Traiangulum -- Auriga, Gemini and Taurus -- Ursa Major, Lynx and Leo Minor -- Ursa Major and Canes Venatici -- Boötes and Corona Borealis -- Draco, Hercules and Lyra -- Cepheus, Cygnus and Vulpecula -- California nebula -- Equatorial region: Pegasus, Pisces and Aquarius -- Pieces, Cetus and Aries -- Taurus and Eridanus --- Orion, Lepus and Monoceros -- Cancer and Canis Minor -- Lew, Sextans and Hydra -- Coma Berenices, Corvus and Crater -- Virgo and its surroundings -- Corona Borealis, Serpens and Libra -- Serpens, Ophiuchus and Scutum -- Sagitta, Aquila and Delphinus -- Delphinus, Aquarius and Equuleus -- Southern cross -- Southern hemisphere: Sculptor, Phoenix and Tucana -- Eridanus, Horologium and Fornax -- Canis Major, Columba and Dorado -- Three sections of the heavenly ship Argo -- Around the southern cross -- Centaurus, Lupus and Norma -- Sagittarius, Telescopium and Ara -- Capricornus, Pisces Austrinus and Indus -- Eta Carinae Nebula -- Around the South Celestial pole -- Large Magellanic cloud -- Appendices: Astrophotography -- From the starry sky to the computer -- Constellations and deep-sky objects -- Glossary -- Further information.".
- 2008531036 title "Grosse Kosmos Himmelsatlas. English".
- 2008531036 title "The new atlas of the stars : constellations, stars and celestial objects / Axel Mellinger, Susanne M. Hoffmann ; [English translation, Storm Dunlop].".
- 2008531036 type "text".