Philip's Atlas of The Universe

By Sir Patrick Moore

"Philip's Atlas of the Universe" is a definitive reference to the stars, the planets and the universe written by Britain's best-known astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore. For this new edition, the text has been fully revised and updated to include the latest discoveries made by the most recent space missions. It contains a wealth of photographs and superb star maps. It is suitable for both beginners and more experienced stargazers.

Fully revised and updated, this atlas provides an informative guide to the cosmos. Written by one of Britain's best-known astronomers, it contains a wealth of photographs from ground-based telescopes and the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as images from nearly four decades of robotic exploration of the planets. Tables of data and 22 star maps accompany information on the stars, solar system and the universe. Practical advice for beginners and more advanced astronomers, including how to choose a telescope, is also included.