A field guide to deep-sky objects / Michael D. Inglis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Inglis, Michael D.

Series:

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series, 1431-9756

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Observers' manuals.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (266 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This popular title is now back, bigger and better than before! In this companion guide to stars, star systems, galaxies, and other deep sky sights you can choose a class of object and set up an annual program for yourself that will take you from month to month, helping you locate famous targets or, if you prefer, hunting down the lesser known but still dazzling sky sights. Detailed descriptive summaries of each class of object are followed by extensive lists of deep-sky targets, presented in a monthly format and going from those objects easy to locate to those that are more of a challenge. Amateur astronomers of all levels will find this book invaluable for its broad-ranging background material, for its comprehensive lists of fascinating objects, and for its power to improve your observing skills.

Contents:

Preface and Thanks

Chapter 1: Some Background

Chapter 2: The Stars

Chapter 3: Star Clusters

Chapter 4: Nebulae

Chapter 5: Galaxies

Chapter 6: Faint, Far Away and Invisible

Chapter 7: Naked-Eye Objects

Appendix

Index of Objects.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613445193

9781283445191

1283445190

9781461412663

1461412668

OCLC:

779196944