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Cover
The Cambridge Star Atlas
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
PREFACE
THE MOON
Observing the Moon
Different orientations of the Moon
SEASONAL SKY MAPS
Choosing the right map
THE MESSIER OBJECTS
STAR CHARTS
Stars
Magnitudes
Stars names
Constellations
Variable stars
Double stars
Open and globular clusters
Diffuse and planetary nebulae
Galaxies
The Galactic Equator
The ecliptic
The Moon and the planets
Abbreviations used in the star chart tables
ALL-SKY MAPS
The constellations
Distribution of open clusters
Distribution of globular clusters
Distribution of diffuse nebulae
Distribution of planetary nebulaDistribution of galaxies
EXOPLANET
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
Catalogues
Atlases
  aIdeal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts.  aStars  aNorthern Hemisphere  aSouthern Hemisphere  aAstronomy