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Celestial Atlas Menor is a reference and observing guide for those wanting to enjoy the exploration of the heavens with their eyes, binoculars or a 6 to 8-inch diameter telescope. It is for both beginners and more experienced observers. The magnitude limit of the charted stars is about +5.5 which is the limit of the naked eye, but the magnitude limit for celestial objects (like nebulae and galaxies) is about +11.5, which is the limit for a 6-inch to 8-inch diameter telescope, that is, popular-size scopes under reasonably dark skies. Throughout its 128 pages, beginners will find explanations of terms and concepts, as well as help with terms in the expanded glossary.<br/><br/>Celestial Atlas Menor includes:<br/>* 26 detailed star charts of the entire sky with 14 additional close-up charts<br/>* Comfortable chart scale that keeps whole constellations on a single chart (page)<br/>* Simplified constellation outlines for easy identification of patterns in the sky<br/>* Over 1,370 plotted objects (Deep Sky Objects: star clusters, nebulae and galaxies) and 360 double stars with 24 pages of descriptions. The Deep Sky Object magnitude limit is to +11.5<br/>* Stars on charts plotted to the naked-eye magnitude limit of +5.5<br/>* Cross-reference lists to find objects in constellations by type, designation or name<br/>* Bimonthly Northern and Southern Hemisphere charts for identifying the stars and constellations in most night skies<br/>* Tabs for the charts and listing of objects, and smartly placed reference pages<br/>* Messier Deep Sky Objects (catalogue of 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies)<br/>* Caldwell catalogue of Deep Sky Objects<br/>* List of closest stars<br/>* List of stars with names<br/>* Meteor showers<br/>* Facts about the Sun<br/>* Moon map and observing information<br/>* Facts and observing information on the planets<br/>* Observing tips for all objects, including double stars and Deep Sky Objects<br/>* Black and white charts for use with red lights that