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Concise Catalog of Deep-sky Objects

Astrophysical Information for 500 Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae

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  • © 2003

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Authors:
  1. W. H. Finlay
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  • Adds a new dimension to deep-sky observing
  • The 500 best deep-sky objects listed for observers
  • Far more than just data - includes fascinating facts about every object
  • Useful for telescopes of all apertures, and observers at all levels of experience

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Introduction

    Pages 1-6

  3. The Messier Objects

    Pages 7-53

  4. NGC (New General Catalogue) Objects

    Pages 55-242

  5. IC (Index Catalogue) Objects

    Pages 243-243

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 245-248
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About this book

Here is a unique and fascinating reference book for every serious deep-sky observer! Entries for each of more than 500 deep-sky objects provide far more than the usual astronomical data - they also detail, in every case, the most interesting facts. Physical factors, astrophysical information, evolution, unusual features, the list is endless. The objects are all listed in NGC order, which were originally assigned in approximate order of location from west to east, convenient for reference because objects that can be seen on a given night will occur within a few pages of each other in the book. Astronomers can now get an insight into exactly what they are looking at, to add a new level of insight and enjoyment to deep-sky observing.

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From the reviews:

"This is the ideal reference book for the serious amateur … who is ready to dip his toes in the waters of deep-sky astronomy. … Eight types of deep-sky objects are included … . there is a brief description of the object, with useful observing notes and other relevant items of information. … All-in-all W H Finlay’s Concise Catalog of Deep-Sky Objects is an excellent no-nonsense guide for the amateur observer who wishes to start exploring the less familiar reaches of the night-sky." (Brendon K Ward, Astronomy & Space, November, 2004)

"The compilation made by the author is in fact very rich in information. … Some 520 NGC objects are listed with all the meaningful data available from over a thousand different sources in the astronomical literature. Data are tabulated for each object … . When available, additional data … are also given. Some particular objects are provided with special charts. … a valuable contribution to the amateur astronomical literature." (Noël Cramer, ORION - Zeitschrift der Schweizerischen Astronomischen Gesellschaft, Vol. 62 (321), 2004)

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Concise Catalog of Deep-sky Objects

  • Book Subtitle: Astrophysical Information for 500 Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae

  • Authors: W. H. Finlay

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b97522

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2003

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-85233-851-0Published: 18 April 2006

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 252

  • Topics: Popular Science in Astronomy, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques

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