Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the constellations or observe the best and brightest deep sky objects and double stars, this book contains an alphabetical list of constellations complete with star maps, historical background, and highlights of deep sky objects. Each entry contains position and physical information on enough stars to support astronomers in star-hopping, swinging the telescope from star to star to star to arrive at a faint target. It provides a carefully selected list of accessible and rewarding deep sky objects.
Full-color maps show the constellations, with star types (spectral and physical) indicated by the colors used on the map. Extended objects such as galaxies and nebulae are shown with the approximate apparent size in the sky. With unmatched thoroughness and accessibility, this is a constellation atlas that makes the ideal companion to a night's telescope viewing, for novices and expert amateur astronomers alike. Easy to navigate and refer to, it is the key that unlocks the door to greater night sky exploration.
| ISBN: | 9781461476474 |
| Publication date: | 9th August 2013 |
| Author: | Grant Privett, Kevin Jones |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer New York |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 221 pages |
| Series: | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Astronomy, space and time |
Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the constellations or observe the best and brightest deep sky objects and double stars, this book contains an alphabetical list of constellations complete with star maps, historical background, and highlights of deep sky objects. Each entry contains position and physical information on enough stars to support astronomers in star-hopping, swinging the telescope from star to star to star to arrive at a faint target. It provides a carefully selected list of accessible and rewarding deep sky objects.
Full-color maps show the constellations, with star types (spectral and physical) indicated by the colors used on the map. Extended objects such as galaxies and nebulae are shown with the approximate apparent size in the sky. With unmatched thoroughness and accessibility, this is a constellation atlas that makes the ideal companion to a night's telescope viewing, for novices and expert amateur astronomers alike. Easy to navigate and refer to, it is the key that unlocks the door to greater night sky exploration.
The Constellation Observing Atlas features in the following genres: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Astronomy, space and time
The Constellation Observing Atlas is available in Paperback
The Constellation Observing Atlas was written by Grant Privett, Kevin Jones and published by Springer an imprint of Springer New York
The Constellation Observing Atlas has 221 pages
Yes it is part of The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series series
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