Title: | Norton's Star Atlas and Reference Handbook, 20th Edition |
Categories: | Atlas |
BookID: | 40 |
Authors: | Ian Ridpath |
ISBN-10(13): | 9780131451643 |
Publisher: | Benjamin Cummings |
Publication date: | 2003 |
Edition: | 20th |
Number of pages: | 0 |
Language: | English |
Price: | 0.00 |
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A unique visual and textual reference, first published in l9l0, that is widely known and used by professional and amateur astronomers worldwide. Almost all the objects listed--down to and including stars of the seventh magnitude--areshown on the maps, the plan and arrangement of which enable an area of about one-fifth of the heavens to be seen at a single opening. In addition, the Atlas provides a wealth of material, including lists of over 700 interesting astronomical objects, and explanations of unfamiliar terms. |