Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects by Brian A. Skiff and Christian B. Luginbuhl (1990, Hardcover)

Cambridge University Press

0521256658

9780521256650

1617885

Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects

Christian B. Luginbuhl, Brian A. Skiff

Hardcover

English

Astronomy

1990

Yes

Science

364 Pages

11.7 in

1 in

8.3 in

50 Oz

Qb64 .L84 1990

'In my opinion, this is an indispensable guide for experienced observers and highly recommended.' Astronomy & Space, 'In my opinion, this is an indispensable guide for experienced observers and highly recommended.'Astronomy & Space

List of charts, tables and figures; Prolegomenon; Part I. Amateur Observing: Telescopes; Eyepieces; Finderscopes and finding; Star atlases; Gadgets; Looking through the telescope; Lighting and the recording of notes; Observing locations; Instruments used in the survey of deep-sky objects; Observing sites for the survey; Part II. Deep-Sky Data Sources: Galaxies; Open clusters; Globular clusters; Planetary nebulae; Galactic nebulae; Double stars; Part III. Observations: Notes on references for deep-sky observers; Catalogue; Appendix of double stars.

1990

Trade

89-007318

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