{"product_id":"observing-handbook-and-catalogue-of-deep-sky-objects-paperback-9780521625562","title":"Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects (Paperback) 9780521625562","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eObserving Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe most detailed guide to observing the deep sky in one volume, now available in paperback.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChristian B. Luginbuhl (Author), Brian A. Skiff (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521625562, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 17 September 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages, 79 b\/w illus.  4 tables\u003cbr\u003e29.8 x 21 x 2.3 cm, 0.9 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'In my opinion, this is an indispensable guide for experienced observers and highly recommended.' Astronomy \u0026amp; Space\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e• A detailed and comprehensive guide to observing the deep sky • All descriptions meticulously researched and checked for this book • Information and descriptions for more than 2000 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters • Suitable for use with small telescopes • Helpful charts and advice on how to observe • Comprehensive catalogue included • Essential reference for telescope users and astrophotographers 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of charts, tables and figures\u003cbr\u003e Prolegomenon\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Amateur Observing: Telescopes\u003cbr\u003e Eyepieces\u003cbr\u003e Finderscopes and finding\u003cbr\u003e Star atlases\u003cbr\u003e Gadgets\u003cbr\u003e Looking through the telescope\u003cbr\u003e Lighting and the recording of notes\u003cbr\u003e Observing locations\u003cbr\u003e Instruments used in the survey of deep-sky objects\u003cbr\u003e Observing sites for the survey\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Deep-Sky Data Sources: Galaxies\u003cbr\u003e Open clusters\u003cbr\u003e Globular clusters\u003cbr\u003e Planetary nebulae\u003cbr\u003e Galactic nebulae\u003cbr\u003e Double stars\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Observations: Notes on references for deep-sky observers\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue\u003cbr\u003e Appendix of double stars.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Popular astronomy \u0026amp; space [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Popular astronomy \u0026amp; space\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Popular%20astronomy%20\u0026amp;%20space%20%5BWNX%5D%22\"\u003eWNX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004199883032,"sku":"9780521625562","price":68.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521625562i_1e4a3dc0-ce44-4ee7-a5d5-b742027b819d.jpg?v=1691370683","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/observing-handbook-and-catalogue-of-deep-sky-objects-paperback-9780521625562","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}