Deep Sky Observing: The Astronomical Tourist (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) - Softcover

Coe, Steve R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852336277 ISBN 13: 9781852336271

Publisher: Springer, 2013

Synopsis

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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Review

"Beginners will find pleanty to inspire them, even if equiped with binoculars alone..." -- The Observatory, Vol 121, Issue 1162

"If you enjoy group observing, and are interested in visual observation of deep-sky objects this book is a must." -- Popular Astronomy, Vol 48, Issue 2, 2001

"Its very nice to be able to find such as wealth of important information in one place...Highly recommended!" -- Astronomy Now, May 2001

"even those of many years of experience, will glean much from the book" -- Astronomy & Space, May 2001

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852336277
• ISBN 13: 9781852336271
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 388