Atlas of the Messier Objects

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Atlas of the Messier Objects

Highlights of the Deep Sky

History of science Astronomy, space and time Popular astronomy and space

Authors: Ronald Stoyan, Stefan Binnewies, Susanne Friedrich

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 154 Mb

ISBN: 9781316099759


Overview

The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier's catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities.

Content

This stunning new atlas presents a complete and lively account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object given include a thoroughly-researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and clear observational descriptions from naked eye through to large telescopes.

Features

In addition, this atlas has some of the world's finest color astrophotos, inverted and labelled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches alongside new deep sky drawings.

Conclusion

Quite simply, this is the most far-reaching and beautiful reference on the Messier objects there has ever been, and one that no observer should be without!

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