Hartung's Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes: A Handbook for Amateur Observers

Hartung's Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes: A Handbook for Amateur Observers image
ISBN-10:

0521554918

ISBN-13:

9780521554916

Edition: 2
Released: Oct 27, 1995
Format: Hardcover, 448 pages
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Description:

Many of the most spectacular astronomical objects are found in the southern skies. With this up-to-date, superbly illustrated handbook, both the amateur with binoculars and the expert with a telescope can make discoveries about new and interesting objects. Professor E. J. Hartung first produced his comprehensive and highly respected guide in 1968. Now the book has been greatly expanded and thoroughly revised, enhancing its character as an indispensable information source. With over 150 illustrations, new material is included on constellations and celestial coordinate systems as well as more modern descriptions of stars, nebulae and galaxies. The authors have included a new "southern Messier" list of objects. The authors' passion for their subject make this a unique and inspirational book. Many of the beautiful photographs were taken by David Malin, the world's leading astronomical photographer. The result will fascinate active and armchair astronomers alike.












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