This atlas presents star charts and information for all who observe the night sky with small telescope, binoculars or the unaided eye, emphasizing constellations and interesting objects. This third edition offers 32 new pages with images of 250 nebulae, an updated sky calendar for the next 20 years, double star ephemerides from 2005-2020, and an updated minima/maxima of variable stars.
Explanatory Notes.- Star Charts and Catalog.- Appendices: Brightest Stars; Meteor Showers; Calendar 2004-2022; Nebula Numbers; Nebula Names; Star Names; Constellations; Glossary; Mean and Extreme Values.- Index of Figures and Tables.
Praise for the previous editions: "the most informative little sky guide in the business." ASTRONOMY "The more experienced observer will find this slim volume useful at the telescope and packed with interesting observing projects." SKY & TELESCOPE