UID:
almahu_9948234372102882
Format:
1 online resource (148 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9780511576218 (ebook)
Content:
This magnificent atlas contains the most attractive and interesting double and multiple stars for viewing with binoculars and telescopes. It is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. The first modern star atlas devoted to double and multiple stars, it plots over 2000 selected pairs of stars, each labeled with discoverer, catalog, and/or observatory designations. A superb introduction to this important class of celestial objects, it is spiral bound and printed in red-light friendly colours, making it ideal for use in the field. Written by experienced observer James Mullaney, and beautifully illustrated by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, it provides an easy-to-use 'celestial roadmap' to locate and identify double and multiple stars. Other deep-sky objects such as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies are also included, and are color-coded for easy recognition and identification, making this an all-purpose observing reference.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Map parameters and selection criteria -- Discoverer/catalog/observatory designations -- Observer, atmosphere and instrument -- Double and multiple star showpieces -- Some recoomended references -- Aboutthe authors -- Acknowledgements -- Star charts -- Appendix A: Constellation table -- Appendix B: Table of Greek letters -- Appendix C: "Cambridge double star atlas" target list.
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511576218
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