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Philip's Atlas of the Universe [Hardcover]

Sir Patrick Moore (Author)

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Philip's; 5th Revised edition edition (11 Oct 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0540077143
ISBN-13: 978-0540077144
Product Dimensions: 30.8 x 22.8 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 404,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"The best introduction to astronomy" (Journal of the British Astronomical Association)

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This is a comprehensive reference to every aspect of the Solar System, the Sun, the stars and the Universe, it contains photographs from ground-based telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope, along with the best images from nearly four decades of robotic space exploration. Also featured is a history of astronomy and space exploration and a glossary of technical terms. The atlas also provides detailed maps of the stars and planets, including an atlas of the constellations with accompanying technical data. These maps, combined with advice on practical observing make this a useful guide for those who wish to discover astronomy for themselves.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but a bit pricey., 8 Jan 2000

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This book is great, with almost everything most begginers need to know about astronomy. It is, however, a bit expensive compared to some astronomy books.

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