interstellarum Deep Sky Guide Desk Edition

An innovative illustrated guide to around 2,500 deep-sky objects to accompany the well-received interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas.

Ronald Stoyan (Author), Uwe Glahn (Author)

9781108453134, Cambridge University Press

Spiral bound, published 18 October 2018

264 pages
28 x 28.1 x 2.5 cm, 1.42 kg

The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas set a new high standard for modern celestial cartography. The same team now presents the interstellarum Deep Sky Guide, its unique observing companion. Taking an intuitive visual approach, for each spread of the Atlas, the Guide focuses on carefully selected objects, either as colored composite POSS plates or through the authors' own eyepiece sketches. They allow you to estimate the visibility of features in the telescope while planning observations. Stars and other objects in the vicinity are highlighted, so they also serve as finder charts at night. An index map on each spread allows you to quickly find each object's location in the Atlas. The interstellarum Deep Sky Guide takes all the hassle out of preparing for observing sessions - there's no need to print star charts or photos. Simply grab your Atlas and your Guide, and go observe!

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Key maps
List of catalog abbreviations
Map charts
Index of deep-sky objects.

Subject Areas: Popular astronomy & space [WNX], Physics [PH], Astronomical charts & atlases [PGT], Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods [PGG], Astronomy, space & time [PG]