[Lvas] FW: New Star Atlas Promotion

[roger ivester]

LVAS

 

Jim Mullaney has asked me to forward the following e-mail to all of my observing contacts. Please read the following e-mail from Jim...

 

Roger Ivester
 
 
 
From: arcturussj at aol.com
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:23:54 -0400
Subject: New Star Atlas Promotion
To: drivester at hotmail.com



Hi Roger,
 
Can you possibly share the "press release" below from Cambridge University Press about the new star atlas with the members of the CCAS, LVAS and your other observing contacts for me?
 
Thanks so much,
Jim Mullaney
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Dear all, 

Here is some further information about James Mullaney's book, "The Cambridge Double Star Atlas". I also attach a jpg image of the cover. 
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"The Cambridge Double Star Atlas" by James Mullaney, star charts by Wil Tirion 




This magnificent atlas contains the most attractive and interesting double and multiple stars for viewing with binoculars and telescopes. It is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. The first modern star atlas devoted to double and multiple stars, it plots over 2000 selected pairs of stars, each labeled with discoverer, catalog, and/or observatory designations. A superb introduction to this important class of celestial objects, it is spiral bound and printed in red-light friendly colours, making it ideal for use in the field. Written by experienced observer James Mullaney, and beautifully illustrated by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, it provides an easy-to-use ‘celestial roadmap’ to locate and identify double and multiple stars. Other deep-sky objects such as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies are also included, and are color-coded for easy recognition and identification, making this an all-purpose observing reference.

What observers say: 



'Thanks to the genius of James Mullaney, and the artistic sensibility of Wil Tirion, backyard stargazers can now enjoy endless hours of double- and multiple-star observing. Mullaney’s vivid descriptions of the finest showpieces truly inspire; Tirion’s design is both handsome and practical. The work is destined to become an instant classic. Bravo!' Stephen James O’Meara, author of the Deep-Sky Companions observing guides and columnist for Astronomy magazine 

'… the definitive treasure map to the night sky’s most alluring deep-sky gems … James Mullaney and Wil Tirion have produced the first celestial atlas to give double stars the prominence they deserve … an essential addition to any stargazer’s observing kit … you’ll never struggle to find a telescopic showpiece guaranteed to impress friends and relatives. This new work from James Mullaney, one of the world’s most experienced double-star observers, and Wil Tirion, the dean of modern celestial cartographers, gives even the most experienced stargazer a lifetime supply of deep-sky wonders to explore and enjoy.' Dr Richard Tresch Fienberg, Editor Emeritus, Sky &Telescope and Visiting Scientist, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA 

ISBN: 9780521493437 
303 x 228 mm spiral-bound, 154 pp, color throughout. 
US$35 

Order your copy today from http://www.cambridge.org/us/9780521493437
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Please let me know if you need anything else. 

Best wishes, 


Vince Higgs
Commissioning Editor, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Cambridge University Press
The Edinburgh Building
Shaftesbury Road
Cambridge, UK CB2 8RU




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