The Messier Objects - Deep-Sky Companions

The bright galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae catalogued in the late 1700s by the famous comet hunter Charles Messier are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the sky. The second edition of Stephen James O'Meara's acclaimed observing guide to the Messier Objects features improved star charts for helping you find the objects, a much more robust telling of the history behind their discovery - including a glimpse into Messier's fascinating life - and updated astrophysical facts to put it all into context. These additions, along with new photos taken with the most advanced amateur telescopes, bring O'Meara's first edition more than a decade into the twenty-first century. Expand your universe and test your viewing skills with this truly modern Messier guide. It is a must for all budding night watchers.

ISBN:	9781107018372
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	07 Apr 2014
DEWEY:	523.112
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	25277
Number of pages:	xiv, 409
Weight:	1056g
Height:	185mm
Width:	262mm
Spine width:	26mm

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