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| Book: | Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders | |
| Subject: | Wonderful Illustrated Guide | |
| Date: | 2008-05-05 18:11:10 | |
| From: | mclucas | |
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Rating:
This book is the newest of a long list of field observing guides. The authors are long time observers and have produced a guide that is not too long, not too short, and reasonably priced. Chapters 1 and 2 cover an introduction to observing and the equipment and software that are useful. The remainder of the guide covers 50 constellations; the remaining 38 are too far south to be visible from mid-northern latitudes. Each constellation listing gives you a list of binocular objects, urban objects (those visible from more light polluted sites), and detailed lists and diagrams for all the major objects. For example in Cassiopeia, Table 12-1 contains a list with information on star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Table 12-2 features multiple stars. Following this, star charts, photos, and detailed descriptions are provided for the major objects in the constellation. Eyepiece circles are used on numerous star charts to aid in star hopping to particular objects. The paperback is 8 x 10” in size and is very convenient to carry or pack. In short, this is an excellent guide that is smaller in physical size and less expensive than others, but packed with much useful information. I have been using it myself and I highly recommend it. |
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