Book description
With the advent of inexpensive, high-power telescopes priced atunder $250, amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone,and this is the ideal book to get you started. The IllustratedGuide to Astronomical Wonders offers you a guide to theequipment you need, and shows you how and where to find hundreds ofspectacular objects in the deep sky -- double and multiple stars aswell as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.You get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts andterminology of astronomy, and specific advice about choosing,buying, using, and maintaining the equipment required forobserving. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wondersis designed to be used in the field under the special red-coloredlighting used by astronomers, and includes recommended observingtargets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. You getdetailed start charts and specific information about the bestcelestial objects.The objects in this book were chosen to help you meet therequirements for several lists of objects compiled by TheAstronomical League (http://www.astroleague.org) orthe Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (http://www.rasc.ca): Messier Club.
Binocular Messier Club
Urban Observing Club
Deep Sky Binocular Club
Double Star Club
RASC Finest NGC List
Completing the list for a particular observing club entitles anyonewho is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award,which includes a certificate and, in some cases, a lapel pin.This book is perfect for amateur astronomers, students, teachers,or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Whoknows? You might even find a new object, like amateur astronomerJay McNeil. On a clear cold night in January 2004, he spotted apreviously undiscovered celestial object near Orion, now calledMcNeil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with theIllustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter I: Introduction to DSO Observing
- Chapter II: Observing Equipment
- Chapter 1: Andromeda
- Chapter 2: Aquarius
- Chapter 3: Aquila
- Chapter 4: Aries
- Chapter 5: Auriga
- Chapter 6: Bootes
- Chapter 7: Camelopardalis
- Chapter 8: Cancer
- Chapter 9: Canes Venatici
- Chapter 10: Canis Major
- Chapter 11: Capricornus
- Chapter 12: Cassiopeia
- Chapter 13: Cepheus
- Chapter 14: Cetus
- Chapter 15: Coma Berenices
- Chapter 16: Corona Borealis
- Chapter 17: Corvus
- Chapter 18: Cygnus
- Chapter 19: Delphinus
- Chapter 20: Draco
- Chapter 21: Eridanus
- Chapter 22: Gemini
- Chapter 23: Hercules
- Chapter 24: Hydra
- Chapter 25: Lacerta
- Chapter 26: Leo
- Chapter 27: Leo Minor
- Chapter 28: Lepus
- Chapter 29: Libra
- Chapter 30: Lynx
- Chapter 31: Lyra
- Chapter 32: Monoceros
- Chapter 33: Ophiuchus
- Chapter 34: Orion
- Chapter 35: Pegasus
- Chapter 36: Perseus
- Chapter 37: Pisces
- Chapter 38: Puppis
- Chapter 39: Sagitta
- Chapter 40: Sagittarius
- Chapter 41: Scorpius
- Chapter 42: Sculptor
- Chapter 43: Scutum
- Chapter 44: Serpens
- Chapter 45: Sextans
- Chapter 46: Taurus
- Chapter 47: Triangulum
- Chapter 48: Ursa Major
- Chapter 49: Virgo
- Chapter 50: Vulpecula
- Index
- Backcover
Product information
- Title: Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2007
- Publisher(s): Make: Community
- ISBN: 9780596526856
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