Journey into the Universe Through Time and Space; National Geographic--Palomar Sky Survey Charting the Heavens
Garver, John B. (Chief Cartographer), and Darley, Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 1983. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Map/Poster. Format is approximately 20 inches by 34 inches. Folded to fit inside the magazine as a supplement (16 panels approximately 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches). Illustration and text on both sides. This poster/map was a supplement to the National Geographic, June 1983, Volume 163, No. 6. Universe Sky Survey. On the front side (identified because it has the copyright and other relevant information) there are six text sections, associated with images on the map: 1. Sun and Near Planets; 2. Sun's Neighbors; 3. Milky Way Galaxy; 4. Local Group [includes Andromeda Galaxy]; 5. Local Supercluster; and 6. Known Universe. The back side has one large image, 3 medium size images, and 3 smaller images plus text. The text states that The Star Survey is an indispensable photographic atlas of 1,870 glass plates embracing the entire northern sky, and part of the southern, which has guided astronomers since the 1950s. The results of Sky Survey II, to start in 1984, are anticipated. National Geographic Maps, founded in 1915, is a wholly owned division of the National Geographic Society. The Maps division is responsible for the creation of Society cartographic products including page maps in National Geographic Magazine, travel maps, wall maps, atlases, TOPO! mapping software, Trails Illustrated hiking maps, and globes. National Geographic Maps is responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world’s best wall maps, outdoor recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes that inspire people to care about and explore their world. Condition: Very good.
Keywords: Space, Maps, Universe, Milky Way, Andromeda, Sky Survey, Astronomy, Stars, Supercluster, Planets, Orion Constellation, Nebula, Orion Arm, David Malin, Galaxy
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