Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2001-930717
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
This impressive 11" x 14" book is an authoritative compilation of amazing photographs of 30 of the most important constellations., Stunning photographic guide ... The strength of the atlas is in the quantity and quality of the photographs ... The large format of the book (about 10 1/2 by 14 inches) allows for some magnificent color double-page photographs of celestial objects., What makes it special, however, are the sumptuous color illustrations. This is the kind of book calculated to inspire even the most jaded urban dweller to look up at the night sky, and to make the brightest constellations more accessible to novice observers who will form the next generation of astronomers. Highly recommended for general readers and lower- and upper-division undergraduates., Stunning photographic guide ... The strength of the atlas is in the quantity and quality of the photographs., If you ever considered becoming acquainted with the night sky, I can think of no better guide than this book. It is great in both size and approach., This atlas is an absolutely gorgeous book. The photography is this volume is awesome ... This book is not only a good reference item for most libraries, it is a good book to have at home for those clear, starry nights., From its eye-popping photographs and overlays right down to the drop-shadow graphics and white-space relief, this is a big, beautiful astronomy book ... It reaffirms the power and art of astrophotography to draw us into a universe that the eye can never see, except in dreamland. In this respect, the book will inspire beginners and win over new converts, as well as encourage serious observers to stand back from the eyepiece every now and then and just look up., Amateur stargazers have a new weapon in constellation recognition [in this book] ... gorgeous photographs of the night sky. Gorgeous telescopic images to help even the least experienced of stargazers recognize 30 major constellations., Amateur stargazers have a new weapon in constellation recognition [in this book] ... gorgeous photographs of the night sky., Almost the size of a tabloid newspaper and held together with a spiral binding, it is user-friendly and designed for frequent use., Replete with huge, eye-filling star fields, this oversized astronomical atlas will dazzle both beginning skywatchers and young experts., Gorgeous telescopic images to help even the least experienced of stargazers recognize 30 major constellations., Splendid color spreads of celestial objects, such as the Large Magellanic Cloud, the Orion Nebula, and Omega Centauri., Replete with huge, eye-filling star fields, this oversized astronomical atlas will dazzle both beginning skywatchers and young experts ... photographic techniques that fill each image with a carpet of colored stars, while making those that form the constellation stand out.
TitleLeading
The
Photographed by
Fujii, Akira
Dewey Decimal
523.8/022/3
Table Of Content
Reading the Night Sky How to Use Your Atlas Understanding the Universe Map of the northern sky (northern hemisphere) Map of the southern sky (southern hemisphere) The Distant Universe [dbl page astrophoto] An Island in Space [dbl page astrophoto] A Spiral Galaxy [dbl page astrophoto] Our Galaxy [dbl page astrophoto] The Milky Way [dbl page astrophoto] Observing 30 Exceptional Constellations Legend: * Constellation visible everywhere ** Constellation visible from the northern hemisphere *** Constellation visible from the southern hemisphere ** The Big Dipper ** The Little Dipper ** Canes Venatici ** Bootes ** Leo * Virgo Galaxy M104 [dbl page astrophoto] ** Corona Borealis ** Hercules ** Lyra ** Cygnus * Aquila * Scorpius * Sagittarius * Pegasus ** Andromeda The Great Andromeda Galaxy [dbl page astrophoto] ** Triangulum ** Cassiopeia ** Perseus ** Aurigaachman 68 * Taurus The Pleiades Star Cluster [dbl page astrophoto] * Orion The Great Orion Nebula [dbl page astrophoto] * Canis Major * Canis Minor ** Gemini * Cancer *** Dorado *** Carina *** Centaurus The Omega Centaur Cluster [dbl page astrophoto] *** Crux *** Tucana The Large Magellanic Cloud [dbl page astrophoto] The Recreational Stargazer Discovering the Sky Choose a clear night Choose the best conditions What equipment to use? With a simple camera With more sophisticated equipment Akira Fujii, Photographer of the Universe The Brightest Stars Glossary Index
Synopsis
The third book in an epic fantasy series from Cinda Williams Chima. Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The costs of his efforts are steep, but nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana'Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells. Han is hurt and betrayed. He knows he has no future with a blueblood. And, as far as he's concerned, the princess's family killed his own mother and sister. But if Han is to fulfill his end of an old bargain, he must do everything in his power to see Raisa crowned queen. Meanwhile, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Raisa from ascending. With each attempt on her life, she wonders how long it will be before her enemies succeed. Her heart tells her that the thief-turned-wizard Han Alister can be trusted. She wants to believe it-he's saved her life more than once. But with danger coming at her from every direction, Raisa can only rely on her wits and her iron-hard will to survive-and even that might not be enough. The Gray Wolf Throne is an epic tale of fierce loyalty, unbearable sacrifice, and the heartless hand of fate., An illustrated lay-person's guide to 30 of the most important constellations seen in the Northern Hemisphere., It's a beautiful, clear night and you decide to look up, once again, at the thousands and thousands of stars you have seen all your life. Each is anonymous in the vast sweep of the heavens. It's impossible to distinguish one bright star from another, one constellation from the next, without help. Here it is. The product of 20 years face-to-face with the sky in all latitudes of this blue planet, The Great Atlas of the Stars was created to give the lay-person and amateur astronomer a map of the principal constellations and grand stars seen in the whole Northern Hemisphere. It covers the 30 most important constellations of the 88 visible from Earth. These 30 constellations are the most rich and beautiful. Here you will find the most brilliant (and pretty) stars and remarkable nebulas and galaxies, that are the most interesting to observe. Each receives a full-page "identity card" which features the known characteristics: distance, luminosity, dimensions. For each of the constellations, 3 to 6 principal stars are shown in detail and located in a map of their sector of the sky. Opposite the "identity card" page is a magnificent full color photograph of the constellation and its background of starry sky. Between the two is an overlay of clear mylar. Printed on the mylar overlay are the names of the elements of the constellation, and the connections between them. Lastly, numerous photographs of staggeringly beautiful nebulae and starscapes, retrieved with the latest telescopes and space technology, put the individual constellations in the larger perspective of the night sky. As authoritative as it is beautiful, The Great Atlas of the Stars will be consulted again and again by students, amateur astronomers, teachers and anyone who wants to know more about the stars.
