Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures (Deep-Sky Companions)
by Stephen James O'Meara
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Author: Stephen James O'MearaEdition: Hardcover
Published: 2007-05-07
ISBN: 0521837049
Number of pages: 602
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Summary: 5 Stars
As A lecturer in Astronomy it is not always easy to find books that will lead the beginner in the subject onward without frightening them. Hidden Treasures should be on every lecturer's book list as it guides student to the beauties if the heavens in and easy manner uncluttered with technical jargon.
Stephen James O'Meara's style of writing is easy to understand and if the student follows the instructions the splendors of the heavens will be revealed to them.
Prior to Hidden Treasures the only book of similar type that came even near to it is Turn Right at Orion by Guy Consolmagno and Dan M. Davis.If there is any criticism that could be leveled against this tome it is Why have we waited so long for such a book?
Summary of Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures (Deep-Sky Companions)
Stephen O'Meara's new and exciting observing guide spotlights an original selection of 109 deep-sky objects that will appeal to sky-watchers worldwide. His 'hidden treasures' include a wonderful assortment of galaxies, open clusters, planetary nebulae and more, all of which have been carefully chosen based on their popularity and ease of observing. None of these objects are included in either the Messier or the Caldwell catalogs, and all are visible in a 4-inch telescope under dark skies. Stunning photographs and beautiful drawings accompany detailed visual descriptions of the objects, which include their rich histories and astrophysical significance. The author's original finder charts are designed to help observers get to their targets fast and efficiently.Stephen O'Meara's new and exciting observing guide spotlights an original selection of 109 deep-sky objects that will appeal to sky-watchers worldwide. Stunning photographs and beautiful drawings accompany finder charts and detailed visual descriptions of the objects, which include their rich histories and astrophysical significance.
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