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Deep Sky Observing

The Astronomical Tourist

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  • Concentrates on visual observing
  • Provides the reader with practical hints and tips gleaned from 20 years' experience
  • Includes comprehensive lists of deep-sky objects by category Features descriptions of how each object looks using telescopes of differing aperture

Part of the book series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series (PATRICKMOORE)

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
  2. Who Can Banefit for This Book?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 1-6
  3. Why Should You Listen to Me?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 7-11
  4. How Do I Find the Best Observing Site?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 13-18
  5. How Do I Maximize My Time While Observing?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 19-30
  6. What Other Accessories Are Useful?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 31-45
  7. Why Should I Take Notes While Observing?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 47-57
  8. Any Other Tips?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 75-82
  9. What Can I Observe in a Cluster of Galaxies ?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 123-143
  10. What Can Be Seen Within Planetary Nebulae ?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 199-237
  11. What Can Be Seen in an Open Star Cluster?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 239-272
  12. What Can Be Observed in Globular Clusters?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 273-307
  13. Which Books On Astronomy Should I Get?

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 359-365
  14. A Magical Evening

    • Steven R. Coe
    Pages 367-370

About this book

Steve Coe has been watching the deep sky from locations near his home in Arizona for almost 20 years. During that time he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, observations, hints and tips that will help every deep sky observer, regardless of experience.
This, his first book, gives detailed practical advice about how to find the best observing site, how to make the most of the time spent there, and what equipment and instruments to take along. There are comprehensive lists of deep sky objects of all kinds, along with Steve's own observations describing how they look through telescopes with apertures ranging from 8 to 36 inches (0.2 - 0.9 m).
Most of all, this book is all about how to enjoy astronomy. Steve's enthusiasm and sense of wonder shine through every page as he invites you along on a tour of some of the most beautiful and fascinating sites in the deep sky.

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eBook USD 44.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever

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