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Atlas of the Universe

Name: Atlas of the Universe
Author: Patrick Moore
ISBN: 9780641839542

by Patrick Moore, Sir Arnold Wolfendale, Arnold Wolfendale (Foreword by)

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Overview

This Atlas of the Universe is a definitive reference to the stars, the planets, and the universe. It contains hundreds of photographs from ground-based telescopes and the Hubble Space Telescope, along with the best images from nearly four decades of robotic exploration of the planets. As well as being a beautiful and informative portrait of the cosmos, the book provides superb star maps and sound advice on practical observing, making it a highly suitable guide for those who wish to discover the richness of astronomy for themselves.

About the Author, Patrick Moore

Sir Patrick Moore is the author of 60 books including Guide to Stars and Planets and is host of the long-running BBC-TV series, The Sky at Night.

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Library Journal

British astronomy popularizer Moore has added yet another volume to his amazingly prolific output, this time a new edition of a reference work first published in 1970 and last completely revised in 1988. At that time, Moore wrote that a full revision would be necessary "before 2000," and the time has now arrived. With such developments as great new telescopes, Mars landings, the space shuttle, Voyager 2 flybys, and missions to Halley's Comet, so much has happened in astronomy in the last decade that this new edition published last year in Britain as Philip's Atlas of the Universe is as welcome as it is timely. Like its predecessors, the new edition follows the pattern of a general historical overview, followed by individual sections on the solar system, the sun, the stars, the structure of the universe and our galaxy's place in it, and over 20 useful star maps, all incorporating the newest scientific data. Recommended especially for public libraries and academic libraries collecting undergraduate-level astronomical materials, although those having any of the earlier editions will appreciate the usefulness of this new work.--Donald J. Marion, Univ. of Science & Engineering Lib., Minneapolis

Booknews

An illustrated reference for the general reader. Covers recent developments in astronomy, space research, cosmology, the planets, stars, and galaxies, and offers a wealth of information for the home astronomer, with sections on equipment and techniques for observing the skies. Includes 22 detailed maps of the constellations, and maps of star positions for each season. Illustrated in color throughout, with many satellite images. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Sky and Telescope - David Tytell

Its illustrations are clear, and the text... makes for an interesting read.

Science News

Big beautiful photographs... interspersed with detailed sky maps and information-packed text... can be enjoyed by both advanced and novice stargazers.