Cosmic Challenge: The Ultimate Observing List for Amateurs - Hardcover

Harrington, Philip S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521899362 ISBN 13: 9780521899369

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Unique observing guide for novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike, suitable for the naked eye, binoculars, and backyard telescopes.

About this title

Review

'Phil Harrington is one of the rare individuals who knows the sky and can write about it in an engaging manner. Cosmic Challenge features nearly 200 celestial hunts that will challenge you no matter how many days or years you've logged looking through a telescope. In writing this book, Harrington has produced a work of enduring value, one that should be on every observer's shelf.' Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor, Astronomy magazine

'From noted astronomy writer Phil Harrington comes this welcome one-of-a-kind guidebook. Harrington provides page after page of observing challenges that encourage the reader to test his or her observing skills with naked eye, binocular, or telescope. With its blend of clear, descriptive narrative and detailed finder charts, this book is a pleasure to use. Cosmic Challenge belongs on the bookshelf of every serious amateur astronomer.' Glenn Chaple, contributing writer, Astronomy magazine

'Phil Harrington is a well-known astronomy writer and has published a lot of material about deep sky observing. Cosmic Challenge is his latest and probably best work to date ... All-in-all this is an excellent observing guide, with something for everyone whether you observe with your unaided eyes or you have a 20 inch light bucket. It's both very readable and a proper observing guide suitable for use during an observing session. Highly recommended.' FJAstronomy.com

'... an excellent addition to the collection of deep-sky books and should be on every amateur's bookshelf.' The Observatory

'... an interesting and attractive book that will keep most purchasers happy and which may, eventually, become very popular indeed.' Astronomy Now

Book Description

Listing over 500 sky targets, this guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System and deep-sky targets contains challenges suitable for the naked eye, binoculars, and backyard telescopes. Each target object has a difficulty rating, a realistic illustration, and a detailed finder chart.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521899362
• ISBN 13: 9780521899369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 488