This star atlas and reference has been updated to take account of developments in observational astronomy. The star maps have been plotted using computer techniques which provide a high level of accuracy, and the maps show all the stars visible to the naked eye under the clearest skies, as well as other objects such as star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The maps are divided into sections and are accompanied by lists of objects of interest, and the handbook section has been updated to include observing tips, explanations of technical matters and reference information.
Foreword vii(1) Leif J. Robinson Preface viii(3) Acknowledgements xi(1) List of Tables xii 1 STAR CHARTS 1(37) 2 POSITION AND TIME 38(20) The Heavens Above 38(2) Position 40(4) Date and Time 44(14) 3 PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY 58(23) Observing 58(4) Astronomical Instruments 62(12) Astrophotography 74(7) 4 THE SOLAR SYSTEM 81(47) The Sun 81(4) The Moon 85(11) The Planets and their Satellites 96(4) Mercury 100(1) Venus 101(2) Mars 103(3) Jupiter 106(4) Saturn 110(2) Uranus, Neptune and Pluto 112(1) Minor Planets 113(2) Comets 115(2) Meteors 117(4) Eclipses 121(2) Occultations 123(1) Aurorae, Noctilucent Clouds and the Zodiacal Light 124(2) Artificial Satellites 126(2) 5 STARS, NEBULAE AND GALAXIES 128(34) The Stars -- Constellations and Nomenclature 128(4) Radiation, Magnitude and Luminosity 132(3) Distances, Motions and Physical Parameters 135(5) Spectral Classification 140(1) Stellar Evolution 141(3) Double Stars 144(2) Variable Stars 146(8) Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies 154(8) APPENDIX 162(5) Units and Notation 162(2) Astronomical Constants 164(1) Symbols and Abbreviations 165(1) Useful Addresses 166(1) Glossary 167(9) Index 176
