The purpose of this Gazetteer and Atlas of Astronomy (GAA) is to list, define and illustrate, for the first time, every named (as opposed to merely catalogued) object in the sky within a single reference work for use by the general reader, writers and editors dealing with astronomical themes, and those astronomers concerned with any aspect of astronomical nomenclature. Each part of the GAA will contain: - An introduction to the nomenclature of the body or group of bodies in question - A glossary of terminology used - A gazetteer listing in strict alphanumerical sequence essential information...

The purpose of this Gazetteer and Atlas of Astronomy (GAA) is to list, define and illustrate, for the first time, every named (as opposed to merely catalogued) object in the sky within a single reference work for use by the general reader, writers and editors dealing with astronomical themes, and those astronomers concerned with any aspect of astronomical nomenclature. Each part of the GAA will contain: - An introduction to the nomenclature of the body or group of bodies in question - A glossary of terminology used - A gazetteer listing in strict alphanumerical sequence essential information...