Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion, 2nd Edition
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Book Description
This essential reference features an alphabetical listing of every deep-sky object 2,700 in all plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd edition. Its main section lists each star cluster, nebula, and galaxy by name, includes descriptive remarks by well-known observers, and cross-references them to their chart numbers. A second section tabulates the objects and their properties by chart number. Both sections provide coordinates, object type, constellation, and apparent magnitude. With its comprehensive introduction, easy-to-use layout, and delectable morsels of information culled from many authoritative sources, this handy guide belongs, together with Sky Atlas 2000.0 itself, on every astronomer's bookshelf. Copublished by Sky Publishing and Cambridge University Press.
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A companion for SkyAtlas 2000.0 users, featuring descriptions and data for all 2,700 star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies shown on SkyAtlas 2000.0. Includes the following basic data: object type, constellation, celestial coordinates, angular size, apparent brightness, and position angle for all galaxies. Softcover.
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Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion, 2nd Edition,Robert A. Strong,Roger W. Sinnott,Sky Publishing Corporation,0933346956,Astronomy - General,Astronomy - Star Guides,Atlases - General,Science,Science/Mathematics
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