* A detailed and comprehensive guide to observing the deep sky * All descriptions meticulously researched and checked for this book * Information and descriptions for more than 2000 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters * Suitable for use with small telescopes * Helpful charts and advice on how to observe * Comprehensive catalogue included * Essential reference for telescope users and astrophotographers This is the most detailed guide to observing galaxies, clusters and nebulae available in a single volume. The objects included range from those visible in binoculars to faint galaxies requiring a 30 cm telescope. For most objects descriptions are given for a range of telescope apertures; the catalogue contains data not available elsewhere.
| ISBN | 0521625564 | | Pages | 368 | | ISBN13 | 9780521625562
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | | Weight (grammes) | 830 | | Imprint | Cambridge University Press | | Published in | Cambridge | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780521256650 | | Publication date | 17 Sep 1998 | | Height (mm) | 297 | | Non-book description | book | | Width (mm) | 210 | | Library of Congress | QB64.L84 1990 | | Spine width (mm) | 19 | | DEWEY | 522 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | |
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List of charts, tables and figures; Prolegomenon; Part I. Amateur Observing: Telescopes; Eyepieces; Finderscopes and finding; Star atlases; Gadgets; Looking through the telescope; Lighting and the recording of notes; Observing locations; Instruments used in the survey of deep-sky objects; Observing sites for the survey; Part II. Deep-Sky Data Sources: Galaxies; Open clusters; Globular clusters; Planetary nebulae; Galactic nebulae; Double stars; Part III. Observations: Notes on references for deep-sky observers; Catalogue; Appendix of double stars.
'In my opinion, this is an indispensable guide for experienced observers and highly recommended.' Astronomy & Space
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