Deep Sky Observing: An Astronomical Tour
Steven R. Coe
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Description for Deep Sky Observing: An Astronomical Tour
Paperback. An Astronomical Tour. Series: THE PATRICK MOORE PRACTICAL AS. .
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Condition
New
Weight
542g
Number of Pages
339
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319225296
SKU
V9783319225296
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Ref
99-15
About Steven R. Coe
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Deep Sky Observing: An Astronomical Tour
The definitive guide to observing deep sky objects such as globular clusters, galaxies, planetary nebulae and supernova remnants. ... it gives answers to lots of practical questions that you haven't even realized you wanted to know such as why you should invite other people to observe with you, or share your hobby with others, or how could a computer be ... Read more