Kosmos Verlag "Atlas for Sky Observers" new edition Erich Karkoschka book

The 500 most beautiful deep sky objects with maps and photos

The “Atlas for Sky Observers” is a legend among hobby astronomers and has been the top recommendation for over 25 years. The standard work is now appearing in a completely revised edition: in a larger format, with new, colored star maps, with cutting-edge data from the Gaia space probe and unique comparison images of celestial objects. This makes it even easier to find star clusters, gas nebulae and galaxies.

In total, the Atlas presents 500 of the most beautiful deep sky objects that can be observed with binoculars and telescopes. This guarantees beginners quick orientation and offers hobby astronomers many exciting hours under the night sky.

The author Erich Karkoschka works as a specialist in planetary research at the Lunar and Planetary Center in Tucson/USA.
 
Generally
Number of celestial objects 250
Number of pages 160
Edition 6th edition
Features soft cover
Year of publication 2016
Format 210 x 148 mm
Author: Erich Karkoschka
Language German
Level beginner
Number of photos and illustrations 300
Special features
Splashproof, yes