The standard against which all other star atlases are measured, each version of Sky Atlas 2000.0 contains 26 charts covering the whole sky and showing 81,312 single, multiple, and variable stars of magnitude of 8.5 and brighter and 2,700 deep-sky objects. Includes close-up charts of such areas as the celestial poles and the Virgo-Coma galazy region, as well as an acetate coordinate-grid overaly for determining accurate positions. Copublished by Sky Publishing and Cambridge University Press.
The Desk Version: Stars and deep-sky objects are black on white background. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, spiralbound along the top. Each chart is laminated for moisture protection and durability.
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