An atlas is a collection of maps; it is typically a bundle of maps of Earth or of a continent or region of Earth. Advances in astronomy have also resulted in atlases of the celestial sphere or of other planets.

Atlas, a collection of maps or charts, usually bound together. The name derives from a custom—initiated by Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century—of using the figure of the Titan Atlas, holding the globe on …

4 days ago · The comet 3I/ATLAS is taking a long holiday journey this year. It’s visiting from another solar system altogether. Those interstellar origins have the Internet rumor mill questioning whether 3I ...

Oct 19, 2023 · The mythological creature Atlas is often associated, and pictured, on atlases. Atlas was a giant (called a Titan) who was forced to carry the Earth and the heavens (usually pictured as a …

6 days ago · NASA reveals things about 3I/ATLAS; multi-mission observations confirm the interstellar comet’s ancient, natural origin and unusual chemistry. NASA reveals things about 3I/ATLAS through …

3 days ago · December is the month that fans of 3I/ATLAS have been waiting for as the interstellar comet makes its closest approach to Earth.

Jan 29, 2020 · An atlas is a collection of various maps of the earth or a specific region of the earth, such as the U.S. or Europe. The maps in atlases show geographic features, the topography of an area's …

An atlas is a book or collection of maps. Many atlases also contain facts and history about certain places. There are many kinds of specialized atlases, such as road atlases and historical atlases. …

In the 16th century, the Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator published a collection of maps. On the title page he showed a picture of Atlas supporting his burden. Mercator gave the book the title Atlas. …

Atlases are named after the Greek god Atlas. An “Atlas” or “atlas” is an incredibly strong person or one who carries an enormous burden. Since the sixteenth century, pictures of Atlas and his burden have …