Journey into the universe through time and space ; National Geographic--Palomar sky survey charting the heavens /

Journey into the universe through time and space ; National Geographic--Palomar sky survey charting the heavens /

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate author / creator:	National Geographic Society (U.S.). Cartographic Division.
Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : The Society, c1983.
Description:	6 diagrams and 8 ill. on 1 sheet : both sides, some col. ; sheet 58 x 87 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Astronomy -- Charts, diagrams, etc. Astronomy. Charts, diagrams, etc.
Cartographic data:	Scale not given.
Format:	Map Print
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4338855

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Other title:	National Geographic--Palomar sky survey charting the heavens.
Other authors / contributors:	Garver, John B. Jr. Darley, Richard J. Shupe, John F. Dorr, John F. Pratt, Bob. Case, Charles F.
Notes:	The 6 separately numbered diagrams included in the universe portion are designed with grids, measured in light years, to show progressively larger volumes of space entitled "Sun and near planets," "Sun's neighbors," "Milky Way Galaxy," "Local group," "Local supercluster," and "Known universe." Three of the 8 separately numbered ill. included in the sky survey portion are ill. and maps showing the orientation and location of sky survey photos. of part of the Orion Constellation; 2 of the ill. are reproductions of sky survey photos.; and 3 of the ill. are photographic enlargements of smaller areas covered by the sky photos., including the Horsehead Nebula. Includes text.

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Item Description:	The 6 separately numbered diagrams included in the universe portion are designed with grids, measured in light years, to show progressively larger volumes of space entitled "Sun and near planets," "Sun's neighbors," "Milky Way Galaxy," "Local group," "Local supercluster," and "Known universe." Three of the 8 separately numbered ill. included in the sky survey portion are ill. and maps showing the orientation and location of sky survey photos. of part of the Orion Constellation; 2 of the ill. are reproductions of sky survey photos.; and 3 of the ill. are photographic enlargements of smaller areas covered by the sky photos., including the Horsehead Nebula. Includes text.
Physical Description:	Scale not given. 6 diagrams and 8 ill. on 1 sheet : both sides, some col. ; sheet 58 x 87 cm.