Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)
by Nick Kanas
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Author: Nick KanasEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-24
ISBN: 0387716688
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Praxis
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- ISBN13: 9780387716688
- Condition: New
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Book Review: A British perspective part 2
Summary: 5 Stars
It is interesting to see the comments, mostly favourable, from other reviewers. The concept of Kanas's Star Maps is truly enormous and can only be compared with other similar books on the subject. From my perspective, it probably has only one peer, 'Astronomical Atlases, Maps and Charts; An Historical & General Guide', by Basil Brown. This was originally published in 1932 and reprinted in 1968 by Dawsons of Pall Mall, London. SBN: 7129 0131 0 . This is the reference work most often quoted on the subject of astronomical cartography but is itself incomplete in its description of some star atlases.
With a subject as specialised as astronomical cartography, rarely discussed outside of a limited field of expertese, the scope of Star Maps is to be applauded. It isn't perfect, what is? But if republished to take account of relatively minor quibbles, it will stand the test of time. I cannot believe that anyone else is likely to tackle astronomical cartography in the foreseeable future.
Regarding star names and star lore, there are more comprehensive books on this subject but this in no way detracts from Nick Kanas's work any more than any book on astronomical history can ever be regarded as being all-encompassing.
KJ Kilburn FRAS
Secretary, the Society for the History of Astronomy
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