Now expanded and in full color, and useful to 2060!
This tremendous new edition of a classic book (previously published only
in black-and-white) contains star charts and pictures, for all those who
observe the night sky with unaided eyes, binoculars or telescopes It is
equally useful for beginners and experienced old hands at astronomy
A legend among hobby astronomers, this entirely revised and updated
edition has new celestial maps in full color, up-to-date data from the
Gaia spacecraft and unique comparison images of most visible celestial
objects Sixty-one all-new star charts are good through 2060, and there
are 532 pictures of stars, galaxies and nebulae, 415 of them in full
color
Very detailed position figures help the astronomer navigate the charts
and accurately pinpoint objects for viewing - and knowing what you're
seeing
The hobby astronomer can use it to find star clusters, gaseous nebulae
and galaxies throughout the night sky Quick orientation is guaranteed,
and intermediate astronomers can really enjoy the night sky for hours
and hours by knowing where to locate the objects of their interest