Upton, Winslow; Star Atlas : Containing Stars Visible to the Naked Eye : and Clusters, Nebulae and Double Stars Visible in Small Telescopes together with Variable Stars, Red Stars, Characteristic Star Groups, Ancient Constellation Figures and an Explanatory Text; Boston: Ginn & Company 1896. iv, 34 pages, 6 maps. Hardcover.
Star Books Atlases - Stars - 19th Century Night Sky History Of Education History Of Astronomy
Very Good-/noDJ. Light tone, a few pencil notes, owner's signature, otherwise light wear. Solid oversize hardcover.
"This atlas is designed for teachers and students of Astronomy. Its aim is to supply maps for those who desire to familiarize themselves with the characteristic star groups, and also to include the leading objects of interest in the sky, which those possessing small telescopes may wish to examine." - Preface. Along with explanatory text and four pages giving constellation details for the six maps, there are six double page star maps containing stars down to the 6.0 magnitude. Significant educational aid for turn-of-the-century astronomy students.

Very Good-/noDJ. Light tone, a few pencil notes, owner's signature, otherwise light wear. Solid oversize hardcover.

14 x 8.5 x 0.5 in

1.62 lb