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 …

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 …

1 day ago · A once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event is unfolding. On December 19, 2025, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making its closest pass to Earth, coming within about

Dec 2, 2025 · Later in December, the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet will get as close to Earth as it ever will. Here's what to know.

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 …

Jan 29, 2020 · An atlas is a book of maps that shows geography and data of different places. Atlases have a long history, starting with early maps and evolving through famous …

Sep 30, 2018 · World Atlas is an assembly of various maps of the earth or a specific region of the earth, such as the U.S. or Europe. Maps in Atlas show geographical features, topography of …

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 …

An atlas is a set of targeted compiled maps systematically organized according to the thematic content, the spatial extent and temporal viewpoint and assembled in a unified map language.

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 …