Deep Sky Observer's Guide

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Firefly Books, 2005 - Nature - 223 pages

'Deep Sky' refers to the universe beyond our own solar system. Using binoculars or telescopes, any sky-gazer can become a deep sky observer. Deep Sky Observer's Guide looks beyond individual stars to target:

  • Star clusters
  • Double Stars
  • Nebulae
  • Galaxies.

The Deep Sky Observer's Guide introduces the basics of observing and explains what equipment is required. A chapter is devoted to each type of deep sky target. There are more than 200 such objects featured, with 126 color illustrations and star-finder charts.

The Deep Sky Observer Guide is also available in a convenient pack (ISBN: 1-55407-025-2) that comes with deep sky charts and an observing calendar.

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Contents

Introducing the deep sky
4
Galaxies
46
Globular clusters
73
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About the author (2005)

Neil Bone is a frequent lecturer for astronomical societies. Wil Tirion is the world's foremost celestial cartographer.

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