Amateur astronomers - particularly deep-sky observers - are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe Them offers the exciting opportunity of retracing the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer that ever lived. This is a practical guide to seeing the most impressive of Herschel's star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.

There has never been - and as of the time of submitting this proposal there still isn't - an observer's book devoted to the Herschel objects. The US-based Astronomical League has for several years...

Discover more than 300 of the finest celestial wonders that can be viewed with common -backyard- telescopes, many of which are visible to the naked eye on dark, clear nights. Listed and characterized phenomena include the Andromeda Galaxy, the largest and brightest of galaxies beyond the Milky Way; the Snowball, one of the autumn sky's outstanding planetary nebulas; and more than 20 other special objects.
Suitable for amateur stargazers of all ages and students of astronomy, this guide contains extensive observation information about the sun, the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and...