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This atlas is illustrated with collections of maps, photographs and graphics. It encourages readers to search the night skies to find constellations, planets, meteor showers and more with your telescope or binoculars. It begins with space science and includes a full set of night sky maps for all four seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This fascinating book will guide the reader to the most rewarding observations. I love learning that I could use my binoculars to see the stars that I might not see otherwise. This is a terrific book to read and use.

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Beautiful and informative star atlas. The photography was breathtaking and the information very interesting and engaging. I will likely get one for use in our homeschool.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book.

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The pictures are beautiful . I found the information provided in the sample to be easy to understand. While also being very informative. This would be a great gift for any star gazer.

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Unfortunately, despite several attempts, this download wouldn't render properly for me so I couldn't fully appreciate either the wonderful imagery or the accompanying text. Those parts I could see looked absolutely wonderful and I have no doubt that the full book will be magnificent.

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Breathtakingly gorgeous photography and informative text - everything one has come to expect from a National Geographic publication. This sample chapter did not disappoint and I look forward to perusing the whole book in the future. Recommended for anyone interested in the stars or natural world.

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This was a quick interesting read. I've always been fascinated by stars so it was cool to learn a bit more about them. I liked how they tied it in to some older civilizations that worshipped them and how some stars were named after gods.

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I could look at photos from space all day! The photos available in this sample chapter are gorgeous and the descriptions are excellent. I'm very much looking forward to this quality publication from National Geographic.

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What a gorgeous preview! Stunning photographs accompany explanations of astronomical phenomena as well as more technical matters like measuring a star’s distance. Note: some of the text looks like it might be awfully small, so if this is a possible concern for you, flip through the full book when it’s released and make sure it’ll be readable for you. The encyclopedia-esque section on constellations looks like it’ll be a treat.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the sampler ARC.

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Thank you NetGalley and National Geographic for the chapter excerpt of the Stargazer's Atlas. OMG what gorgeous photos. If you love stars and astronomy and stars you need to get this beautiful, Informative book. I can tell I would learn so much reading it and wish it had been around when I was younger and camping under the stars!

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Thank you to NetGalley and National Geographic for the opportunity to read an ARC chapter sampler of this book for an honest review. (Publish Date: October 25, 2022)

The chapter sample I received of National Geographic’s “Stargazer’s Atlas” was nothing short of mind-blowing! The photos are phenomenal, the graphics and maps are exceptionally helpful, and the content is presented in a friendly, easy-to-understand manner. I will most definitely be purchasing this gorgeous book once it’s available! I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in stargazing.

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Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this chapter in exchange of honest review.
Loved the chapter, I wish it wasn't just a part of the whole book. Pictures were amazing.
Will definitely read when the book comes out!!

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Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC of this chapter in exchange for an honest review.

This chapter sampler from National Geographic Stargazers Atlas was brilliant A wonderful mix between visual material and text. Clear, concise, and informative. I would love to read the rest of the work. Highly recommend to those in love with the stars.

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This chapter sampler was amazing, with its detailed descriptions and beautiful photos. I am so excited to see the full version.

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Wish this wasn’t a sample but it does seem like it would be very useful as a novice just getting started with my first telescope. Super informative!

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I have always been fascinated by astronomy and the night sky and I really enjoyed this sampler! My interest has been especially rekindled right now with the release of the new incredible Webb photos, which I'm sure is true for many other people as well. Because of that I think this book is coming out at a perfect time! It's full of lots of interesting information and gorgeous photos, and I'm really looking forward to being able to read the whole thing.

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Love, love, love NatGeo.

This chapter is full of the high quality content we've come to expect from National Geographic. They really out-did themselves with photographs and illustrations for this section. I will probably go back and read parts of this again. Can't recommend enough!

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I truly wish I had enough room in my house for ALL THE BOOKS that should be a staple in every family room, library or on that coveted coffee table.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not the biggest fan of Astronomy or Space as it's not tangible and therefore doesn't keep my interest much...I read this sampler and found myself looking forward to more of the pictures and graphics and learning about what it all meant.

I think a HUGE pro to this book is that it brings all of this 'down to Earth' so to speak. It's not completely filled with concepts and ideas so abstract that your mind must bend to understand them, the reader is provided with so many ways to observe constellations, planets, stars, and much more with JUST THEIR EYEBALLS (and maybe throw some binoculars in).

Although this was a sample- I can imagine that the whole 400+ pages of this Stargazer's Atlas will be a BEAUT! Definitely a good choice for gifting- I'd be thrilled to display this in my home and even start scouring the sky with my husband for these 'night-treasures'.

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I've only read a sample chapter from National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas, but it's an excellent, and compelling look into the very skies above our heads. Can't wait to read it all. Highly recommended.

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A guide for stargazers young and old. The images are as high quality and stunning as you would expect from National Geographic and its also quite informative, but not in a dense or overwhelming way. Would be worth it to purchase in print.

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I really enjoyed this sampler. So beautiful and informative. Will definitely recommend to other readers. 5/5 stars.

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