Author : Ronald Stoyan
Release : 2008-10-27
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 115/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Atlas of the Messier Objects by : Ronald Stoyan
Download or read book Atlas of the Messier Objects written by Ronald Stoyan. This book was released on 2008-10-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier's catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities. This stunning new atlas presents a complete and lively account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object given include a thoroughly-researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and clear observational descriptions from naked eye through to large telescopes. In addition, this atlas has some of the world's finest color astrophotos, inverted and labelled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches alongside new deep sky drawings. Quite simply, this is the most far-reaching and beautiful reference on the Messier objects there has ever been, and one that no observer should be without!