The Atlas focuses on the 30 most spectacular of the 88 constellations.
Each of the constellation maps has a transparent overlay showing the constellation pattern.
Up to 6 close-up views of particularly interesting regions and pertinant information about the each close-up is shown for each constellation.
The Atlas features 180 spectacular photographs taken by the world's greatest astrophotographers.
History and characteristics of the 290 brightest stars is included.
The Great Atlas of the Stars
Compiled and written by Serge Brunier
photography by Akira Fujii
Created to give the lay-person and amateur astronomer a map of the principal constellations and grand stars, this is an oversized, beautiful, easy-to-use book with superb astrophotographs and details of the main or most interesting stars.
* (October 2001) 112 pages / 10" x 13"
* 30 mylar overlays, over 200 color photographs,
maps, glossary, index
(#FF610-6)
Price: $49.95
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