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Author Moore, Patrick.

Title Philip's atlas of the universe [electronic resource] / Patrick Moore ; foreword by Arnold Wolfendale.

Imprint London [Eng.] : Philip's, 2003 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2012.)

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 Axe Credo Reference E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
 Axe Credo Reference E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Edition New rev. ed.
Description 1 online resource (144 entries) : 445 images, digital files.
Note Previous ed.: 1999.
Contents Exploring the universe -- The solar system -- The sun -- The stars -- The universe -- Star maps -- The practical astronomer -- Glossary.
Access Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
Summary 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.
System Details Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Note Description based on title page of print version.
Subject Astronomy -- Charts, diagrams, etc.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Credo Reference (Firm)
Added Title Atlas of the universe.
Other Form: Print version: 0540082422 9780540082421 (DLC) 2004401563 288 p. : ill. (some col.), maps
ISBN 9781849721790 (online)
9780540082421 (print)
0540082422 (print)

 
    
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