Deep Sky Observing: An Astronomical Tour (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)

Coe, Steven R.

ISBN 10: 3319225294 / ISBN 13: 9783319225296

Verlag: Springer, 2015

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0003654844

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• Titel: Deep Sky Observing: An Astronomical Tour (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 3319225294
• ISBN-13: 9783319225296
• Einband: paperback
• Auflage: 2. Auflage
• Zustand: Very Good

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This updated second edition has all of the information needed for your successful forays into deep sky observing. Coe uses his years of experience to give detailed practical advice about how to find the best observing site, how to make the most of the time spent there, and what equipment and instruments to take along. There are comprehensive lists of deep sky objects of all kinds, along with Steve's own observations describing how they look through telescopes with apertures ranging from 4 inches to 36 inches (0.1 - 0.9 meters).

Binocular observing also gets its due, while the lists of objects have been amended to highlight only the best targets. A new index makes finding targets easier than ever before, while the selection of viewing targets has been revised from the first edition. Most of all, this book is all about how to enjoy astronomy. The author's enthusiasm and sense of wonder shine through every page as he invites you along on a tour of some of the most beautiful and fascinating sites in the deep sky, with the improved object list making sure your choice of a faint cluster, hazy nebula or distant galaxy will all be equally rewarding.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Steve Coe has been watching the deep sky from locations near his home in Arizona for over 30 years. During that time he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, observations, hints and tips that will help every deep sky observer, regardless of experience. He has been a contribution to the NGC/IC project and was Vice President of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Phoenix Arizona.