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A brand-new edition of this bestselling Gem, featuring individual charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes.
Collins Gem Stars provides details of all 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, complete with star charts and a star atlas of the entire sky, ideal for practical observation of the stars throughout the world all year round.
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'Collins Gem Stars' provides details of all 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, complete with star charts and a star atlas of the entire sky, ideal for practical observation of the stars throughout the world all year round.
• Features individual charts for all 88 constellations
• Describes the brightest stars and main objects of interest to be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes
• Includes a star atlas of the entire sky and charts the stars visible each season
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent reference, even for more seasoned astronomers (so I'm told). Concise, clear maps, as expected from Wil Tirion who also created the charts for Star Atlas 2000.
The basic layout is perfect, with seasonal maps of the celestial sphere, followed by sections and maps for each individual constellation and descriptions of their points of interest (Messier objects, etc.)
Lastly, it fits in your top pocket and is dirt cheap. What more could you want?
The basic layout is perfect, with seasonal maps of the celestial sphere, followed by sections and maps for each individual constellation and descriptions of their points of interest (Messier objects, etc.)
Lastly, it fits in your top pocket and is dirt cheap. What more could you want?
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2 reviews
Amazing little book
8 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
Essentially a high quality sky atlas in a small but highly readable format, including a listing and short discussion of the objects that are interesting in each of the 88 constellations.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Amazingly good for a shirt-pocket Star Atlas.
5 May 2003
Format:Paperback
This little "gem" is often overlooked by serious astronomers, but its small format (8cm x 11.5cm) gives you a star atlas in your shirt pocket! Separate chart for each constellation, down to mag 5. Lots of DSOs, including the Messiers, are marked. Recommended!
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