Observing the Caldwell Objects - Softcover

Ratledge, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852336285 ISBN 13: 9781852336288

Publisher: Springer, 2000

Synopsis

Background A new collection of deep sky targets for the modern amateur astronomer was long overdue. The traditional catalogue of deep sky objects, i.e. that produced by Messier over 200 years ago, has become a victim of its own success. Those objects have now become far too well known, over-viewed, over-imaged and over-published. More importantly they have often resulted in more interesting objects being totally overlooked. The logic behind the compilation of Messier's objects was nothing more profound than that they might be confused for a comet! There must be a better way to choose the best deep sky objects for the modern era. It was time for a fresh approach. Enter Patrick Moore. As an active observer for over half a century and the last 40 years of which, as presenter ofBBC TV's Sky at Night, he has travelled all over the World and never missed the opportunity to observe the skies. This has given him an in-depth, practical knowledge of deep sky objects in both northern and southern hemispheres.

About this title

Product Description

The objects listed in the Caldwell Catalogue supplement Messier's famous catalogue of 110 non-stellar objects, including some of the most fascinating objects for amateur astronomers. This comprehensive guide to the Caldwell objects has been produced specially for observers. Each object is on a double-page spread (which can be photocopied for field use). There is a photographic image of every object and full technical data including position (with the major Star Atlas chart numbers) and NGC number. The book also includes a finder map showing Telrad circles, a star-hopping guide, a visual description of what the object looks like through amateur telescopes and a physical description of the object itself.

Review

... it should bring the Caldwell Catalogue the attention it deserves amongst deep-sky aficionados. -- The Observatory, Vol. 120, Issue 1158, 2000

This is an excellent observer's handbook. -- Irish Astronomical Journal, Vol. 27, Issue 2, 2000

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1852336285
• ISBN 13: 9781852336288
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 250