Philip's Atlas of the Universe by Cbe Dsc Fras Sir Patrick Moore

Philip's Atlas of the Universe by Cbe Dsc Fras Sir Patrick Moore

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This is a comprehensive reference to every aspect of the Solar System, the Sun, the stars and the Universe, it contains photographs from ground-based telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope, along with the nest images from nearly four decades of robotic space exploration.

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Philip's Atlas of the Universe by Cbe Dsc Fras Sir Patrick Moore

This is a comprehensive reference to every aspect of the Solar System, the Sun, the stars and the Universe, it contains photographs from ground-based telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope, along with the best images from nearly four decades of robotic space exploration. Also featured is a history of astronomy and space exploration and a glossary of technical terms. The atlas also provides detailed maps of the stars and planets, including an atlas of the constellations with accompanying technical data. These maps, combined with advice on practical observing make this a useful guide for those who wish to discover astronomy for themselves.
"The best introduction to astronomy" (Journal of the British Astronomical Association)
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ISBN 13 9780540077144
ISBN 10 0540077143
Title Philip's Atlas of the Universe
Author Cbe Dsc Fras Sir Patrick Moore
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 1999-10-11
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.