Star Watch

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9780471418047
 
This is a highly practical guide for beginners to finding and observing the objects in the night sky. It describes a total of 175 deep-sky objects plus the objects in our solar system, including all 109 star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae listed in the Messier catalog.
Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system. Then you'll venture out beyond our solar system, where you'll learn tips and tricks for finding outstanding deep-sky objects from stars to galaxies, including the entire Messier catalog--a primary goal of every serious beginner. Star Watch features a detailed physical description of each target, including size, distance, and structure, as well as concise directions for locating the objects, handy finder charts, hints on the best times to view each object, and descriptions of what you'll really see through a small telescope or binoculars and with the naked eye.
Star Watch will transport you to the farthest depths of space--and return you as a well-traveled, experienced stargazer.
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Weight 0.546000
Author Philip Harrington
Availability IP
Department Natural History
Format Paperback
ISBN 9780471418047
Pages 312
Published 01/07/2003
Publisher Wiley & Sons
Section Natural History
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