Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Philip's (2003), Edition: 6th, 288 pages
Description
A comprehensive guide to astronomy and space exploration. A spectacular and informative account of our Solar System and its place within the Universe beyond. Includes the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan. Many colour images. Complete star atlas section for the practical astronomer, with whole sky maps and seasonal locator maps by Wil Tirion. Topographic maps of the planets and their major satellites, using data from space probes. Complete map of the Moon, with descriptions of the major observational targets. Constellation maps showing galaxies, clusters and nebulae as well as stars.
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1970
Physical description
288 p.; 12.44 inches
ISBN
0540082422 / 9780540082421
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