50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope

Written as a follow up to 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, containing virtually no overlap in content, 50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope introduces the beginner stargazer to an assortment of astronomical wonders. With easy-to-follow star maps, unique for each target, the budding astronomer will explore the universe like never before.
Each target has been carefully chosen to be observable in telescopes with apertures between four and eight inches. Most objects can be viewed from the suburbs in mildly light polluted conditions, with only a few noted exceptions requiring darker skies. On dark, moonless nights, most targets will be visible in small telescopes and binoculars too.

Science & Math

John A Read

Astronomy & Space Science

Read Publishing

50 Things To See With A Small Telescope

50 Things to See with a Small Telescope explores the planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae visible right from your backyard! The book includes easy to follow star maps and eclipse charts updated through the year 2030. With the "Telescope View" feature, you will see how objects appear when viewed through a small telescope. This book will help you:<ul>
<li>Choose the telescope that's right for your budget</li>
<li>Identify prominent stars and major constellations</li>
<li>See bright nebulae and globular clusters</li>
<li>Explore the Moon and planets</li>
<li>View comets and asteroids</li>
<li>Track the Space Station and spot satellite flairs</li>
<li>So much more!</li>
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50 Things to See with a Small Telescope

Review\n"There are times during the viewing sessions when people sincerely express an interest in the hobby, and ask me how to get started. The next time they do, I will simply refer them to this book, as in my opinion, it is the definitive guide to amateur astronomy!" ~ Tim Russ, Actor, Musician, Astronomer.\nThis book and a telescope are all you need to find, view, and record your observations of the most popular stargazing targets. But what makes this list so famous? Over 200 years ago, the French comet hunter Charles Messier published a list of fuzzy, comet-like objects he saw through his telescope. To him, they were a nuisance. We now know them as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies! Modern astronomers later expanded his list from 103 to 110 objects - and they're some of the finest celestial sights to explore with your backyard telescope, especially after you're ready to move beyond the Moon and planets. This book is your guide to seeing each deep sky object in Messier's list - plus a complete how-to for budding astronomers.\nFinding the 110 Messier (pronounced Messy-ay) objects has never been easier! We provide a star map for each target - plus written directions for how to find it by star-hopping, an "eyepiece view" image to confirm you're seeing it, observing tips from two veteran stargazers, and interesting facts. We also highlight additional nearby objects.\nThese objects are presented in their recommended viewing order - either by season, or during an all-night marathon! Each page contains an observation log so you can track your progress, and later apply for a Messier Observing Certificate from the Astronomical League and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Certificate Application instructions are provided in the appendix of the book.

110 Things to See With a Telescope: The World's Most Famous Stargazing List

Chris Vaughan

Stellar Publishing

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