Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects
Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects
• 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.
- The standard work on deep-sky objects now in paperback
- The product of personal research, not an 'assembly job' from other published source material
- Essential reference for amateurs wanting to observe beyond the Messier Catalogue (Northern Hemisphere only)
Reviews & endorsements
'In my opinion, this is an indispensable guide for experienced observers and highly recommended.' Astronomy & Space
Product details
No date availablePaperback
9780521625562
368 pages
298 × 210 × 23 mm
0.9kg
79 b/w illus. 4 tables
Table of Contents
- 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.
