The Complete Guide to the Herschel Objects
Title | The Complete Guide to the Herschel Objects PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Bratton |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 593 |
Release | 2011-09-15 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0521768926 |
Provides a complete re-examination of Herschel's entire catalogue; a must-have for amateur astronomers seeking new and exciting observing challenges.
The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them
Title | The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them PDF eBook |
Author | James Mullaney |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 2007-08-22 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0387681248 |
Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This exciting book retraces the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer who ever lived. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel’s star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best.
Herschel 400 Observing Guide
Title | Herschel 400 Observing Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 388 |
Release | 2007-06-14 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780521858939 |
Steve O'Meara's guide to the Herschel 400 for amateur astronomers.
Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects
Title | Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 577 |
Release | 2016-09-26 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1107083974 |
Appendix C William Herschel: the greatest visual observer of all time - by Larry Mitchell -- Appendix D Image credits -- Index
Atlas of the Messier Objects
Title | Atlas of the Messier Objects PDF eBook |
Author | Ronald Stoyan |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 1157 |
Release | 2008-10-27 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1139473115 |
The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier's catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities. This stunning new atlas presents a complete and lively account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object given include a thoroughly-researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and clear observational descriptions from naked eye through to large telescopes. In addition, this atlas has some of the world's finest color astrophotos, inverted and labelled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches alongside new deep sky drawings. Quite simply, this is the most far-reaching and beautiful reference on the Messier objects there has ever been, and one that no observer should be without!
Deep-Sky Companions: The Secret Deep
Title | Deep-Sky Companions: The Secret Deep PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 499 |
Release | 2011-06-30 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1139500074 |
In this fresh list, Stephen James O'Meara presents 109 new objects for stargazers to observe. The Secret Deep list contains many exceptional objects, including a planetary nebula whose last thermal pulse produced a circumstellar shell similar to the one expected in the final days of our Sun's life; a piece of the only supernova remnant known visible to the unaided eye; the flattest galaxy known; the largest edge-on galaxy in the heavens; the brightest quasar; and the companion star to one of the first black hole candidates ever discovered. Each object is accompanied by beautiful photographs and sketches, original finder charts, visual histories and up-to-date astrophysical information to enrich the observing experience. Featuring galaxies, clusters and nebulae not covered in other Deep-Sky Companions books, this is a wonderful addition to the series and an essential guide for any deep-sky observer.
Deep-Sky Companions: Southern Gems
Title | Deep-Sky Companions: Southern Gems PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen James O'Meara |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 481 |
Release | 2013-04-08 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1139851543 |
In Southern Gems, Stephen James O'Meara makes a detour beneath the southern skies, presenting a fresh list of 120 deep-sky objects for southern hemisphere stargazers to observe. Showcasing many exceptional objects catalogued by the pioneering observer James Dunlop, known as the 'Messier of the southern skies', all are visible through small- to moderate-sized telescopes or binoculars under dark skies. The list features some of the blackest dark nebulae, icy blue planetary nebulae and magnificent galaxies of all types. Each object is accompanied by beautiful photographs and sketches, original finder charts, visual histories and up-to-date astrophysical background information. Whether you live in the southern hemisphere or are just visiting, this new Deep-Sky Companion will make a perfect observing partner, whatever your background. There is no other southern sky guide like it on the market.