Isbn: 9781333707699 - Southern Stellar Objects for Small Telescopes, Between the Equator and 55° South Declination: With Observations Made in the Punjab (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the renowned astronomer Sir John Herschel presents celestial objects of interest for telescope users in the Southern Hemisphere. It includes double and multiple stars, nebulae, and star clusters observable with a telescope having an aperture of 2 to 4 inches. The entries, listed by their catalogue numbers and positions for the epoch, include notes on their appearance, colour, estimated magnitudes, and where appropriate, their positions relative to other stars. The author also provides an overview of the constellations in which the objects are located and notes on variable stars and their periods. The book is a valuable resource for amateur astronomers in the Southern Hemisphere and provides guidance on locating and observing celestial objects. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…