Vintage 1967 Larousse Encyclopedia of Astronomy

Profusely illustraed - there are more than 800 photographs, diagrams, star charts and colour plates - and written in a clear, precise style, the Encyclopedia of Astronomy is an outstanding contribution to the literature on this subject.
Written by Lucien Rudaux and G De Vaucouleurs. The introduction has been specifically written for this English edition by the renowned American authority in the field of satellite research, the Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, who played such a leading role during the International Geophysical Year, F L Whipple.