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Deep Sky Observing

An Astronomical Tour

Steven R. Coe (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

XI, 339 Seiten

2015 | 2nd ed. 2016
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-22529-6 (ISBN)

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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 mostbeautiful 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.

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.

Who Can Benefit from This Book?.- Why Should You Listen to Me?.- How Do I Find the Best Observing Site?.- How Do I Maximize My Time While Observing?.- What Other Accessories Are Useful?.- Why Should I Take Notes While Observing?.- How Can I Find All These Deep-Sky Goodies when the Sky is So Huge?.- Any Other Tips?.- What Can I Observe in Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way?.- What Can I Observe in a Cluster of Galaxies?.- What Are All These Different Types of Nebulae, and What Details Can I See in Them with My Telescope?.- What Can Be Seen Within Planetary Nebulae?.- What Can Be Seen in an Open Star Cluster?.- What Can Be Observed in Globular Clusters?.- Why Would I Want to Use Binoculars to View the Sky?.- How Can I Use a Computer to Help Me Enjoy Deep-Sky Observing?.- Why Should I Set Up the Scope for a Public Viewing Session?.- Which Books on Astronomy Should I Get?.- A Magical Evening.

"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 helpful with deep sky objects." (AstroMadness.com, December, 2016)

"This is a book aimed at fairly serious stargazers, even though the tone and some chapters seem suited for beginners. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Professionals and practitioners." (D. J. Van Domelen, Choice, Vol. 54 (3), November, 2016)

Erscheint lt. Verlag	2.12.2015
Reihe/Serie	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Zusatzinfo	XI, 339 p. 248 illus., 38 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik
Schlagworte	Amateur astronomer tips • Astronomical observing • Astronomy, Observations and Techniques • Binocular observing • Deep Sky • Deep-Sky Observing • Emission nebulae for observing • Observing accessories for amateur astronomers • Observing Nebulae • Observing sites for amateur astronomers • Observing star clusters • Physics and Astronomy • Popular Science in Astronomy • What observe after Messier objects
ISBN-10	3-319-22529-4 / 3319225294
ISBN-13	978-3-319-22529-6 / 9783319225296
Zustand	Neuware