Constellation Observing Atlas

Grant Privett has a BSc in Astrophysics, an MSc in Computer Modelling, and a BA in Instrumentation and Mathematics. He is an active astronomer and author of two other Springer titles (Deep Sky Observer’s Year and Creating and Enhancing Digital Astro Images) as well as 100+ articles for magazines that include Astronomy Now, Sky & Telescope, and Sky at Night. Previously an Astronomer-programmer for PPARC, he works for the UK Ministry of Defense as a physicist specializing in imaging. He is also the Variable Nebulae Coordinator for the British Astronomical Association Deep Sky Section. Privett frequently gives talks to astronomy societies in the UK.Kevin Jones is currently professionally employed by the UK Ministry of Defense as a technical programmer and researcher. He is a mathematician with wide experience in geo-spatial data handling and data visualization.

• Introduction: Background and How to Use This Book.- Constellation Maps.- Additional information.- Appendix 1.- Index.

From the book reviews: "This concise atlas of constellations presents the 88 constellations in use, gives an overview of some of the more interesting facts about the constellation ... . This book is an excellent start for a newcomer in stargazing, as the book is helpful in identifying the constellation. ... the short descriptions of constellations are more entertaining than in the average book dealing with the same topic, making 'The Constellation Observing Atlas' a lot more fun and a quick read." (Kadri Tinn, Astromadness.com, August, 2014) "'The Constellation Observing Atlas,' by Grant Privett and Kevin Jones, will guide you around the night sky, and help you find the most interesting objects. This atlas uses the patterns of the constellations to cut the sky up into bite-sized pieces, giving the amateur observer an easy to use method for exploring the night sky. ... The authors have done a good job of being informative and fun, and I highly recommend this book to amateur and novice observers." (Evan Gough, Universe Today, December, 2013)