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'Using data from both the Tycho and Hipparcos Catalogues, 81, 312 stars down to magnitude 8.5 are now plotted on 26 charts. This is nearly double the number of the previous version … The Deluxe Version is spiral-bound and unlaminated. The Field and Desk Versions are available in less expensive unlaminated and unbound format, i.e. loose sheets, or more expensive laminated and spiralbound format … Sky Atlas 2000.0 is an excellent atlas at a very reasonable price, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced observers.' Gordon Nason, Astronomy and Space
'It is a splendid mid-range atlas.' Ian Genner, Webb Society Quarterly Journal
'… an excellent new edition with changes which are all improvements. Thoroughly recommended for amateurs and I suspect that many professionals will also find it useful.' Cliff Turk, Monthly Notices of the Astronomical Society of South Africa
'It is a splendid mid-range atlas.' Ian Genner, Webb Society Quarterly Journal
'… an excellent new edition with changes which are all improvements. Thoroughly recommended for amateurs and I suspect that many professionals will also find it useful.' Cliff Turk, Monthly Notices of the Astronomical Society of South Africa
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The long-awaited second edition of Wil Tirion's superb Sky Atlas 2000.0 offers 43,000 additional stars, with all positions now derived from the Hipparcos database. The Atlas opens out to reveal 28 charts, each one 500 mm wide and 380 mm deep (20 by 15 inches). This large format allows the stars, nebulas and galaxies to be displayed with unrivalled clarity. For this edition improved isophotal maps are used for the Milky Way, and extra charts for crowded areas of the sky have been added. Within the constellations, Flamsteed numbers identify the brighter stars by name, while NGC and Messier numbers are used for non-stellar objects. Colour coding and size graduation is used to visually convey the maximum information on star types and brightnesses. This atlas is an indispensable aid for all users of astronomical telescopes. Copublished with Sky Publishing Corporation.
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WHEN IT ARRIVED ON the scene in 1981, the original Sky Atlas 2000.0 by Wil Tirion was the first comprehensive set of star charts tailored for the coordinate equinox now in universal use. Read the first page
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WHEN IT ARRIVED ON the scene in 1981, the original Sky Atlas 2000.0 by Wil Tirion was the first comprehensive set of star charts tailored for the coordinate equinox now in universal use. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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If you are interested in the stars, then you'll be needing a map to find your way around. Sky Atlas 2000.0 is not only the mpost beautiful sky map I've ever owned - it's also the most useful. Be prepared for when this one is to be delivered! It measures some 30 x 42 cm and each page opens out (its folded in half). This gives you a large format, extremely easy to read guide to the stars. Stellar magnitudes are indicated by the diameter of the stars and goes down to 8.5. Also there are symbols for double or multiple stars, variable stars, open star clusters, globular clusters, planetary nebulae, bright and dark nebulae and galaxies. In other words just about every object you are ever likely to encounter. Colour is used to make these maps extremely readable and easy on the eye.
You need a star map - look no further than Sky Atlas 2000.0 - it has the lot!
You need a star map - look no further than Sky Atlas 2000.0 - it has the lot!
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This atlas builds on the Cambridge Star Atlas 2000, now in its second edition. The format is a good deal larger and has bifold maps going down to mag +8.5. There are many deep sky objects also identified in the maps. This atlas does lack some of the detailed information provided in the Atlas 2000, in particular the tables that support each map.I have found though that these two maps compliment each other nicely. One question for suppliers, why are the other editions of this atlas not advertised. I'm talking about the laminated field editions etc. The Deluxe edition is not an Atlas to take out on a cold damp night.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
Brilliant atlas for planning an observing session but not as good to use outdoors on a cold frosty night. This is because this version is not laminated, however for the price you cannot go wrong. The detail is quite amazing after using Nortons or one of the small field guides.
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Expensive atlas but good
Wil Tirion is well known for producing clear starmaps and this is a fine example.This chart is most suited to binoculars users due to its large angular coverage per page. Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by Tycho16
Wow!
I just love Wil Tirion’s work. If I wasn’t interested in astronomy I’d buy this just to have it on the coffee table sitting around for visitor’s to see. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2004 by A. Horner
Useful for the true observer
As the name suggests, this is a Sky Atlas! Its main purpose is to help observers find there way around the night sky, so don't buy it if you're looking for a lot of text.... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1999 by Surrey Smallholder
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