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National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas - by National Geographic & Maya Wei-Haas & James Trefil & Michael Greshko & Rachel Brown & Andrew Fazekas

Name: National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas - by National Geographic & Maya Wei-Haas & James Trefil & Michael Greshko & Rachel Brown & Andrew Fazekas
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Witness the wonder of the starry sky--constellations, planets, auroras, and more--in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic.
About the Author: ANDREW FAZEKAS, The Night Sky Guy, reports on night-sky phenomena for National Geographic.
432 Pages
Science, Astronomy

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About the Book

"This illustrated atlas is the perfect guide for everyone discovering the wonders of the night sky"--

Book Synopsis

Witness the wonder of the starry sky--constellations, planets, auroras, and more--in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic.

More than 350 photographs plus 200 maps and graphics guide you through the heavens and the world of astronomy.

From the origins of the universe and the history of astronomy to star maps for every season, Stargazer's Atlas has it all. Photographs taken from Earth and outer space, maps and graphics for observing the sky and understanding astrophysics--this sumptuous atlas is a beautiful, practical, and comprehensive gift for stargazers everywhere.

In this chockful book, you will find:

8 sky maps showing stars seen from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
8 star-hopping maps, using easy sights to point to more obscure ones
info on all 88 constellations, including myths, ID tips, and details on key stars and galaxies within them
historic observatories and today's dark-sky preserves around the world
detailed maps of all 8 planets, dwarf planets Ceres and Pluto, and 13 moons including our own
expert advice on locating stars and constellations and observing night-sky phenomena

For anyone who gazes up in awe at the night sky and wants to know more!

About the Author

ANDREW FAZEKAS, The Night Sky Guy, reports on night-sky phenomena for National Geographic. A seasoned science writer, speaker, and educator, he shares the wonders of the universe through radio, TV, and books.

JAMES TREFIL is a professor of physics at George Mason University, renowned for his ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a broad audience. He is the author of more than 50 books, including National Geographic's Space Atlas.

MAYA WEI-HASS is an award-winning National Geographic science writer with a Ph.D. in earth science from The Ohio State University.

RACHEL BROWN is a writer of prose and poetry who worked on the travel desk at National Geographic for five years.

MICHAEL GRESHKO is an award-winning National Geographic science writer with a master's degree in science writing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 13.79 Inches (H) x 10.65 Inches (W) x 1.27 Inches (D)

Weight: 6.22 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 432

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: Astronomy

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Format: Hardcover

Author: National Geographic & Maya Wei-Haas & James Trefil & Michael Greshko & Rachel Brown & Andrew Fazekas

Language: English

Street Date: October 25, 2022

TCIN: 85998312

UPC: 9781426222207

Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-9181

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.27 inches length x 10.65 inches width x 13.79 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 6.22 pounds

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