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The Cambridge Star Atlas
by Wil Tirion

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Author: Wil Tirion
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-03-26
ISBN: 0521800846
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Book Review: Cool atlas
Summary: 4 Stars

I have a 4 inch apo and if you have scope like me, buy this little gem. Sky maps are just beatiful, having exactly as much info as I need. They are beautifully rendered by a master. Maps overlap generously.

Tables are above every map and they are pleasure to use. Of course there is only 912 deep sky objects, but if you have a light bucket over 10" you need an atlas at least as heavy as your scope:) For me it is more than enough.

There are very interesting all-sky maps of various objects distribution. They give you a good feeling of our position in Galaxy and Universe.

I gave only four stars because in the field it can catch dew and you have to be carefull. The Moon map is not the best and for a reflector, so not good for me.

Highly recomended.

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