National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas: The Ultimate Guide to the Night Sky
| AUTHOR | Wei-Hass, Maya; Wei-Haas, Maya; Trefil, James et al. |
| PUBLISHER | National Geographic Society (10/25/2022) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Witness the wonder of the starry sky--constellations, planets, auroras, and more--in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic. More than 350 photographs plus 200 maps and graphics guide you through the heavens and the world of astronomy. From the origins of the universe and the history of astronomy to star maps for every season, Stargazer's Atlas has it all. Photographs taken from Earth and outer space, maps and graphics for observing the sky and understanding astrophysics--this sumptuous atlas is a beautiful, practical, and comprehensive gift for stargazers everywhere. In this chockful book, you will find:
For anyone who gazes up in awe at the night sky and wants to know more!
- 8 sky maps showing stars seen from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- 8 star-hopping maps, using easy sights to point to more obscure ones
- info on all 88 constellations, including myths, ID tips, and details on key stars and galaxies within them
- historic observatories and today's dark-sky preserves around the world
- detailed maps of all 8 planets, dwarf planets Ceres and Pluto, and 13 moons including our own
- expert advice on locating stars and constellations and observing night-sky phenomena
For anyone who gazes up in awe at the night sky and wants to know more!
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781426222207
ISBN-10:
1426222203
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
432
Carton Quantity:
5
Product Dimensions:
10.65 x 1.27 x 13.79 inches
Weight:
6.22 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
MY
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Space Science - Astronomy
Science | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see also Travel - Maps & Road At
Science | Star Observation
Dewey Decimal:
523.802
Library of Congress Control Number:
2022003536
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publisher marketing
Witness the wonder of the starry sky--constellations, planets, auroras, and more--in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic. More than 350 photographs plus 200 maps and graphics guide you through the heavens and the world of astronomy. From the origins of the universe and the history of astronomy to star maps for every season, Stargazer's Atlas has it all. Photographs taken from Earth and outer space, maps and graphics for observing the sky and understanding astrophysics--this sumptuous atlas is a beautiful, practical, and comprehensive gift for stargazers everywhere. In this chockful book, you will find:
For anyone who gazes up in awe at the night sky and wants to know more!
- 8 sky maps showing stars seen from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- 8 star-hopping maps, using easy sights to point to more obscure ones
- info on all 88 constellations, including myths, ID tips, and details on key stars and galaxies within them
- historic observatories and today's dark-sky preserves around the world
- detailed maps of all 8 planets, dwarf planets Ceres and Pluto, and 13 moons including our own
- expert advice on locating stars and constellations and observing night-sky phenomena
For anyone who gazes up in awe at the night sky and wants to know more!
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