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