Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects

ISBN-13: 9780521625562 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 368 str.

Christian B. Luginbuhl; Brian A. Skiff; Brian A. Skiff

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'In my opinion, this is an indispensable guide for experienced observers and highly recommended.' Astronomy & Space

Spis treści

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.