Suitable for observers using binoculars and medium size telescopes, this catalog includes star pictures, dot-to-dot outlines of the objects ( on a negative photograph for clarity ), and an artistic image next to the star patterns. Size, stellar magnitudes, and coordinates are provided, along with north direction, star-hopping instructions and Sky Atlas 2000 references.
The imaginative observer will surely begin to develop a new insight into star patterns, and will start seeing patterns of his own, under this catalog's influence!
Suitable for observers using binoculars and medium size telescopes, this catalog includes star pictures, dot-to-dot outlines of the objects ( on a negative photograph for clarity ), and an artistic image next to the star patterns. Size, stellar magnitudes, and coordinates are provided, along with north direction, star-hopping instructions and Sky Atlas 2000 references.
The imaginative observer will surely begin to develop a new insight into star patterns, and will start seeing patterns of his own, under this catalog's influence!
Pattern Asterisms: A New Way to Chart the Stars
172Pattern Asterisms: A New Way to Chart the Stars
172Paperback(2006)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781846283277 |
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Publisher: | Springer London |
Publication date: | 03/20/2006 |
Series: | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series |
Edition description: | 2006 |
Pages: | 172 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d) |