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Atlas Of The Moon Antonin Rukl Pdf
This is a great book for telescope users and a fine one for ordinary browsers. It is an up-to-date atlas of the observable part of the moon. Maps of the moon compose the bulk of the book's 224 pages.
Atlas of the Moon by Antonin Rukl A best-seller that traces the history of the Moon, its surface, its origin and evolution, and its exploration. Includes a detailed map of 76 sections of the Moon's surface observable by telescope. Download atlas of the moon or read online books in PDF, EPUB, Tuebl, and Mobi Format. Click Download or Read Online button to get atlas of the moon book now. This site is like a library, Use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
The introduction discusses history, terminology, phases of the moon, and the moon's surface. This is followed by maps of 76 sections of the near side of the moon, each accompanied by a small locator map. Facing pages include place-names and their derivations as well as map coordinates. Following the maps are photographs of interesting lunar formations (craters, ring mountains, walled plains), advice on setting up and using a telescope, descriptions of eclipses, and a glossary. There is a thorough bibliography and index of named formations at the end of the book. One can look up Amundsen, for example, and locate the ring mountain named after him.
The only comparable works are Moon-Mars-Venus (Hamlyn, 1976) and Alter's Pictorial Guide to the Moon (1967). This new book has far more information clearly presented, and names are up-to-date. As director of the Prague Planetarium, the author is knowledgeable and explains terms clearly. Any library with even one patron interested in or studying astronomy should consider this book.
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Customer Book Reviews
I have used this book and several other moon maps and atlases, including the highly respected 'Hatfield Photographic Atlas'. I find that this is the book that I keep coming back to. I prefer the highly detailed drawings in this format over photographs since they are unaffected by the lunar phase. The book is also has a very well thought out index and cross reference. Highly recommended.
21st Century Atlas Of The Moon
Highlights of book for users of small 'scopes and binoculars
A Customeron Feb 15, 1998
'Atlas of the Moon' is an accurate and detailed work for persons interested in the visual pursuit of the moon. For anyone with a small telescope or giant binoculars, the detailed moon maps, displayed in a series of 76 individual close-up drawings, provide a wealth of moon topology. The book also groups lunar features and indexes for easy reference. For example, under 'rupes--scarp,' it lists Rupes Recta (the Straight Wall) on plate 54, along with other scarps. It does the same for other lunar features, such as craters, rilles, and mares--seas. Not only does 'Atlas of the Moon' include 76 drawings, but it also has 50 photographs of diverse terrain, such as walled plains, craters, and valleys, to name just a few. I would recommend 'Atlas of the Moon' for anyone who enjoys looking at the moon and wants to learn many of its detailed features.
This is the authoritative source book for Moon observation.
A Customeron Dec 02, 1998
From full charts to detailed renderings, this book has the best information in the best form available for systematic observation of the Moon. This is the book to buy if an authoritative reference is needed or detailed observing of the Moon is undertaken with amateur telescopes, small or large. There is plenty of information on the Moon to read, along with the many sectional drawings and photographs of prominent and unique features.
If you are a serious lunar observer, this book belongs on your shelf. An absolute must since so many other refferences rely on it. The problem of red ink has been corrected in this edition. Get two copies: one for scope-side use, the other as a desk refference.
A beautiful book to help plan your next lunar adventure
By Brad4don Aug 21, 2006
-This book is a beautiful complement to a photographic atlas or description. I was surprised to find how this graphically drawn atlas seems easier to use than a photographic one, even if the accuracy cannot be quite as good -- photos do not always look like the view in the telescope, they are far harsher, and the shading often affects your perception enough to confuse some features (the author did include photos of some of the more prominent features). The book obviously shows considerable love for the science and patience, which are terrific qualities for any observer to take to the eyepiece. -The atlas is also divided up into small sections which makes it more enjoyable to plan a 'visit,' with plenty of description about the people for whom the craters are named (of course, one can never be satisfied that enough features are named). Users of both small and large telescopes can enjoy using this book. The author has complemented his research with a good bibliography, comprehensive charts, and a brief description of the art and science of observing the moon. Surprisingly, and disappointingly, he gives very little description about his work in drawing the lunar features or general astronomical sketching, which in my opinion is a missed opportunity to add some charm and value to an already aesthetic book. He also says little about some of the pre-scientific ideas and musings about this object which has captivated and enriched the imaginations, as well as the mind, of so many people for so much of our history. Well, there are other sources, but it would have been nice to have the artist's perspective. -Observational astronomers often complain about the moon as a source of light pollution. So did I, until I decided to join in and enjoy what I couldn't change (the moon is also less subject to the many vagarities of astronomical seeing). This is a superb book to use with either a small or a large telescope and the rich artwork will add to your enjoyment of one of our most beautiful astronomical companions. May the moon brightly 'light up' your observing.
When I first opened the book, I was surprised that all the maps were drawn instead of actual photos. Thinking shortly about this I realized that photos would have been very expensive not alone impossible at the scale the author chose. It love to look through my 4 inch scope and see how fine a detail I can observe as compared with the book.
It's a shame that this classic atlas is again out of print. The 'Second Edition' is even better than the first. Perhaps a 'Third Edition' will be forthcoming? Whatever, the prices for this on the second hand market have, at times, gotten unreasonable. Rukl's maps are timeless with the pictures and detailed information more than you could hope for. If you can , try to get this or the first edition at a good price. If you're interested in the moon, you won't be sorry. A wonderful compliment book would be The Modern Moon- A Personal View by Charles A. Wood which is fortunately still in print.
An essential tool for the armchair lunar astronomer
By Arthur Faulkneron Mar 05, 2005
I thoroughly recommend Antonin Rukl's Atlas of the Moon. I have used it together with the Consolidated Lunar Atlas, published by the Lunar and Planetary Institute. The Atlas allows the armchair astronomer to locate sites on the moon and to relate them to photographs. The images (drawings) are accurate enough. It also lists the sites of all the lunar landings American and Russian.
This is the book to use for a lunar observing program, such as the one that the Astronomical League has. The book contains a complete (for the near side of the moon) set of drawings with wonderful attention to detail. The inside front and back covers contain an index map. Each detail map contains information on the major land forms as well as a reference to the origin of the name. The only complaint I have is that the index map numbers are in red print. This means that when I am out observing and using a red flashlight (to protect night vision) I cannot read the numbers. On the other hand, when the moon is more than a few days past New, a red flashlight isn't very beneficial because the moon is so bright my eyes never completely dark adapt.
The maps in this book have an incredible amount of detail. They are hand drawn and Rukl has obviously invested a great deal of time in this work. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking for maps to our closest celestial neighbor. Personally, I think this book is as much a work of art as it is a practical tool. This book is to lunar maps as Gray's Anatomy is to human biology. The maps are hand drawn in order to give a consistent view of the entire lunar surface. Lunar observing is incredibly dependent lighting and angles. Many lunar features appear drastically different depending on when you are looking at them. Many features, such as craters, look spectacular when they are on the terminator, but extremely dull and uninteresting when viewed during a full moon. Drawing a map allows you to closely examine and portray each feature in a consistent manner. Contrast this approach with trying to compile pictures of every lunar region. Certain pictures might highlight one aspect of a feature over another depending on the angle sunlight hits them, and there would be no consistency. This being said, I'm sure Rukl has made some mistakes, or more accurately, he's made some misinterpretations in his drawings. But I have yet to find any in my observations or when I compare his drawings to photographs. Every significant feature on every map is accompanied by a short summary. The summary gives historical information about who the formation is named after and usually includes geographic information about size. In addition to the maps, this book actually has an excellent summary (about 60 pages) of nearly everything related to the moon. It contains eclipse dates, photos of the more famous lunar features, numerical figures, history of lunar probes and landers, and geological background on different formations. This book is a must have for any serious lunar observer.
I've been an amateur stargazer for more than 40 years ...
By Martin G. Ahrenson Nov 23, 2014
I've been an amateur stargazer for more than 40 years, but I've never spent much time on the moon. I always got lost in the confusing jumble of chaos, especially in the lunar highlands. This atlas is MUCH easier for me to figure out what I'm looking at than any of the photographic atlases I've attempted to use in the past, mainly (I figure) because the views are charted out without the drastically changing views brought on by different angles of illumination. I should have sprung for one of these a long time ago for those nights when the moon is drowning out the dim fuzzies I usually search out.
More than a reference book - a genuine work of art!
By R. Prokopon Sep 13, 2013
It's a shame this magnificent atlas of the Moon is out of print. The copy I ordered was a withdrawn school library copy. What was a terrible loss for Huntley, Illinois, was my inestimable gain. Antonin Rukl's cartography - nay, his artwork - in this volume brings the lunar surface to life in ways that no photographic atlas possibly can. Lunar photographs are too dependent on the light angles at the moment of imaging, whereas Rukl's drawings capture every nuance of the surface, leaving nothing lost in shadow. And besides, Rukl's maps are BEAUTIFUL!!! I just took it out with me for the first time this evening for a night of lunar observation. I was concentrating on the area around the crater Clavius, and this atlas was indispensable in helping to make sense out of the impossibly complex jumble of detail visible in one's eyepiece. I can foresee this book being my indispensable companion on future lunar explorations. If you are the least bit interested in observing the Moon for yourself, then get a copy of this atlas before they're all gone. (They're not making any more.) Don't worry about the condition. I almost wish that my copy was a bit more beaten up. It would make it easier for me to mark it up with my own notes, which I really want to do. I may have to buy a second copy in worse shape!
Just received my first copy of Antonin Rukl Atlas of the Moon. I'm an amateur astronomer for over 40 years and have seen over a dozen different Moon Atlas. This INMO is the BEST. However its out of print and expensive. I could not afford the supposedly better second edition upgrade. Now going for about $370.If I hit the LOTTO Im buying one. I bought the 1st edition hardcover for over $115 in Very Good condition and another copy in Good condition for $48.These prices to me are a lot of money for a Moon Atlas but the Rukl Moon Atlas is no ordinary Moon Atlas. The price skyrocketed as they are the BEST, out of print and hard to find at a reasonable price. Part of the reason I bought them is as an investment to pass down to my 2 children. I expect the price to go up more on this beautiful Moon Atlas. Ill use the Rukl moon Atlas time and time again as I view the moon, always treasure it but keep it away from food, drink, smoke and animals. Antonin Rukl was the director of the Prague Planetarium. He obviously was a master at hand drawing the moon. So detailed its incredible. Also so much moon information and info about moon flights and history of the people various craters named after. This Atlas has it all. The first edition is 224 pages, extremely well written and richly illustrated with hand drawings and photos.Atlas is on good quality paper. Should last a long time. If you like viewing the Moon or want detailed info on it this is the atlas to get. Plus INMO because of the quality and scarcity of this out of print Moon Atlas the price will continue to go up. Buy one in good shape and enjoy using it. Keep it in good condition and you will have a good investment too.
The classic and best lunar atlas. If you look at the moon, you need this book. Wonderful drawings, beautifully organized for use with the telescope. Also a great book to simply read, look at, and appreciate.
I purchased the book Astronomy Atlas of the Moon by Antonin Rukl from Amazon.com because it was recommended to me by a friend. While it is a 20 year old out of print book, it is the best lunar atlas that I have seen. The book is very detailed and has been very useful for my lunar observations. I received the book in better than stated condition and in a timely fashion. The book is useful as an aid to sketching my observations as I study the moon. I will continue to purchase used books from Amazon.com
I'm looking forward to using these maps when I get my first personal spaceship!