Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This exciting book retraces the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer who ever lived. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel 's star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best.
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Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This exciting book retraces the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer who ever lived. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel 's star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag New York |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Astronomers' Observing Guides |
Release date | August 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Authors | James Mullaney |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 167 |
Edition | 2007 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-387-68124-5 |
Barcode | 9780387681245 |
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LSN | 0-387-68124-8 |