The Barnard Objects have fascinated professional and amateur astronomers for over one hundred years. Many of those objects first imaged by E.E. Barnard on black-and-white photographic plates are now being daily captured in thousands of color astrophotographs. This book tells Barnard’s story, describing his life and work and how the fields of astronomy and astrophotography have transformed ever since.The chapters are equal parts history and science, providing readers with an introduction to nebula science and the incredible discoveries made in this field over the decades; an overview of...
The Barnard Objects have fascinated professional and amateur astronomers for over one hundred years. Many of those objects first imaged by E.E. Barn...