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Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects: A Complete Global Resource for Astronomers [With CDROM] (2008)

Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects

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"Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects" by Jeff Farinacci is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects is an invaluable reference for all amateur astronomers. The book contains, for each constellation, (1) a star chart showing the Bayer labels, (2) a table for many of the stars in the constellation, along with their positions and magnitudes, and (3) a table of the major deep-sky objects in the constellation, with relevant observational data. Facing pages provide unique year-long graphs that show when the constellation is visible in the sky, which allows the user to quickly determine whether a given constellation can be seen, and when the best time to see it will be.

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Best For: Amateur astronomers interested in deep-sky observation
Focus: Detailed star charts, star data, and deep-sky object information by constellation
Covers: Bayer star labels, star positions and magnitudes, major deep-sky objects, and year-long visibility graphs
Why It Matters: Provides practical observational data and timing to aid in planning deep-sky viewing sessions

"Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects" by Jeff Farinacci is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Jeff Farinacci

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects is an invaluable reference for all amateur astronomers. The book contains, for each constellation, (1) a star chart showing the Bayer labels, (2) a table for many of the stars in the constellation, along with their positions and magnitudes, and (3) a table of the major deep-sky objects in the constellation, with relevant observational data. Facing pages provide unique year-long graphs that show when the constellation is visible in the sky, which allows the user to quickly determine whether a given constellation can be seen, and when the best time to see it will be.

AuthorJeff Farinacci
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published2008
ISBN-139780387728506
BindingPaperback
Pages206
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsNature
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesPatrick Moore Practical Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 206 pages

Language: English

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