The brand new Philip's Night Sky Atlas is a highly practical atlas for observers using binoculars or a small telescope. It is an ideal choice for the back-yard astronomer, with a sturdy, damp-proof binding and pages that can be opened out flat without coming loose. Philip's Night Sky Atlas begins by presenting the whole sky in a series of six maps, showing stars down to magnitude 5.5 - all visible with binoculars or a small telescope. These maps are drawn with black stars on a white background, so that observers can pencil their own observations on to the charts, and are printed on tough paper that can withstand repeated 'rubbings out'. Opposite each map is a 'photorealistic' image which shows how the same portion of the sky appears to the naked eye. The next group of maps show the most interesting parts of the sky at a much larger scale, in 40 full-colour constellation charts, accompanied by colour photographs and drawings and a detailed explanatory text. The next section deals with the Moon and planets. A fully annotated map of the Moon is accompanied by an introductory guide to lunar observing. A map of Mars shows the major zones of the planet as they can be seen through a telescope. Photographs, drawings and tables of location data are provided for Mars and the other planets of our Solar System. The final section of the atlas provides further data on deep sky objects such as galaxies, double stars and nebulae, and includes lists of interesting targets for observation.
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'SPA Vice President, Robin Scagell, has created an excellent reference book for beginners and for the more experienced observer... an invaluable resource' Jeff Sutton, Popular Astronomy, 2006
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A long-serving Vice-President of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy, Robin Scagell has worked as a researcher for Kodak, and as observer and photographer at France's Pic du Midi Observatory. His other books include the Philip's best-seller Stargazing with a Telescope.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By C. Norris
Format:Paperback
I picked up a copy of this book at a local garden center as I was interested in learning about the night sky. After finishing chapter 1 I went out and purchased a pair of 10x50s and now can be found at night in the garden staring up at the night sky with this book by my side.
It covers everything from the basics of astronomy to a detailed guide of the most interesting constellations.
Included are some excellent star maps which show a map with all important features noted opposite a photo-like reproduction which really helps to learn the star patterns. After a few nights you'll be able to point out various features.
All in all a very interesting and well written book which you will return to time after time.
It covers everything from the basics of astronomy to a detailed guide of the most interesting constellations.
Included are some excellent star maps which show a map with all important features noted opposite a photo-like reproduction which really helps to learn the star patterns. After a few nights you'll be able to point out various features.
All in all a very interesting and well written book which you will return to time after time.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By R. Salt
Format:Paperback
Althought computer based star atlases have taken some of the thunder from traditional, printed, Star Atlases such as the Phillips, there is still room for the printed version, especially for those who do not have access to relatively expensive laptops and powered telescopes. There is, in my opinion, some credibility in the argument that printed star atlases form a better base for the novice astronomer to build on. There is plenty to digest when the night is cloudy!
Our twelve year old prefers the Phillips atlas maps to others, such as the Nortons, although such matters are down to personal preference.
Our twelve year old prefers the Phillips atlas maps to others, such as the Nortons, although such matters are down to personal preference.
By richard carr
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Decent book though
Decent book though
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great packed with lots of helpful pointers
I am new to the world of astronomy and this little book is like a bible to me it compliments the other book i have purchased from here good quick service on delivery, value for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. L. Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sky Atlas
Just the thing for beginners or advanced stargazers! Clear, precise and plenty of information. There are some blank white pages opposite some of the star charts which are really a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great atlas at a bargain price
This is a great atlas. It has useful background information, which as someone returning to Astronomy I found useful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Class37Loco
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