Astronomy Encyclopedia
The best A-Z encyclopedia for enthusiastic skywatchers, with more than 3000 A-Z articels on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics. It is illustrated with 500 colour photographs and explanatory diagrams, as well as star maps by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. There are special features on each of the constellations and tables listing brightest stars, nearest stars, Messier objects, Caldwell objects, and surface features of the Moon and terrestial planets. Written by more than 100 leading astronomers from the World's universities and observatories, it is comprehensive, authoritative and accessible.
- General Editor: Sir Patrick Moore.
- Binding: Hardback.
- Size: 292 x 218mm.
- Pages: 464.