Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures

Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 584
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ISBN-10 : 9781139463737
ISBN-13 : 113946373X
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Book Synopsis Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures by : Stephen James O'Meara

Download or read book Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures written by Stephen James O'Meara and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-12 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen O'Meara's new and exciting observing guide spotlights an original selection of 109 deep-sky objects that will appeal to sky-watchers worldwide. His 'hidden treasures' include a wonderful assortment of galaxies, open clusters, planetary nebulae and more, all of which have been carefully chosen based on their popularity and ease of observing. None of these objects are included in either the Messier or the Caldwell catalogs, and all are visible in a 4-inch telescope under dark skies. Stunning photographs and beautiful drawings accompany detailed visual descriptions of the objects, which include their rich histories and astrophysical significance. The author's original finder charts are designed to help observers get to their targets fast and efficiently.


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