Observer's Sky Atlas: The 500 Best Deep-Sky Objects with Charts and Images

Now expanded and in full color, and useful to 2060!

This tremendous new edition of a classic book (previously published only in black-and-white) contains star charts and pictures for all those who observe the night sky with the unaided eye, binoculars, or telescopes. It is equally useful for beginners and experienced astronomers alike.

A legend among hobby astronomers, this entirely revised and updated edition features new celestial maps in full color, up-to-date data from the Gaia spacecraft, and unique comparison images of most visible celestial objects. Sixty-one all-new star charts are valid through 2060, and there are 532 pictures of stars, galaxies, and nebulae, 415 of them in full color.

Very detailed position figures help the astronomer navigate the charts and accurately pinpoint objects for viewing, ensuring you know exactly what you're seeing.

The hobby astronomer can use it to find star clusters, gaseous nebulae, and galaxies throughout the night sky. Quick orientation is guaranteed, and intermediate astronomers can enjoy the night sky for hours by knowing where to locate the objects of interest.

Key Features

• Expanded, full-color edition useful through 2060
• Star charts and celestial pictures for naked-eye, binocular, and telescope observation
• Revised edition with up-to-date data from the Gaia spacecraft
• Unique comparison images of most visible celestial objects
• Sixty-one new star charts and 532 pictures, 415 in full color
• Detailed position figures for precise navigation of celestial objects
• Suitable for beginners and experienced hobby astronomers
• Quick orientation and enjoyable extended night-sky observation