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Deep-Sky Companions - The Messier Objects by Stephen James O'Meara (1998, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521553326
ISBN-139780521553322
eBay Product ID (ePID)851832
Product Key Features
Book TitleDeep-Sky Companions-The Messier Objects
Number of Pages324 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSky Observation, Astronomy
Publication Year1998
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science
AuthorStephen James O'meara
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight35.1 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN96-051773
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"For those planning to...enjoy many fine celestial vistas, there is no better guide than Stephen O'Meara's book. For each object, a photograph, a finder chart, basic data and a quote from Messier's accounts are provided, with a discussion of what is seen through small telescopes, and some history of telescopic studies." Nature, ‘The book is well printed on heavy paper and both drawings and most of the photographs appear to have reproduced well. … I think this is an excellent book and a worthy replacement for The Messier Album and deserves a place on the bookshelf of both the novice and experienced amateur astronomer.’Owen Brazell, Webb Society Quarterly Journal, "This delightful observing companion by veteran astronomical observer, photographer, and writer O'Meara summarizes the basics of observing (including definitions, concepts, and sky descriptions), and methods and equipment involved...amateur observers...will find this book to be exceptionally useful because it also gives one of the best approaches to observing. Coordinates, size and brightness, distance, excellent description, finding chart, photograph, and a drawing are listed for each object....Highly recommended." Choice, ' … to be recommended to any serious backyard astronomer.' A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal, 'The Messier Objects is packed with useful advice, historical facts, and interesting anecdotes.' Robert Argyle, The Observatory, "...will become the standard reference book of the Messier objects for years to come." Science Books & Films, "All the essentials are here...O'Meara's book will be an invaluable guide to some of the finest showpieces in the heavens." New Scientist, 'The book is well printed on heavy paper and both drawings and most of the photographs appear to have reproduced well. … I think this is an excellent book and a worthy replacement for The Messier Album and deserves a place on the bookshelf of both the novice and experienced amateur astronomer.' Owen Brazell, Webb Society Quarterly Journal, ‘ … this is an excellent book and it deserves a place on the bookshelf of both the novice and experienced amateur astronomer.’The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, ' ... this is an excellent book and it deserves a place on the bookshelf of both the novice and experienced amateur astronomer.' The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, "An excellent guide for anyone interested in observing this class of fascinating deep-sky objects." SpaceViews, ' … this is an excellent book and it deserves a place on the bookshelf of both the novice and experienced amateur astronomer.' The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, ‘ … there is no better guide than Stephen O’Meara’s book. For each object photograph, a finder chart, basic data and a quote from Messier’s accounts are provided, with a discussion of what is seen through small telescopes, and some history of telescopic ideas. This is not a treatise on the astrophysics of Messier object, but an observer’s guide, a worthy and superior successor to previous attempts’.Stephen P. Maran, Nature, 'The book is well printed on heavy paper and both drawings and most of the photographs appear to have reproduced well. ... I think this is an excellent book and a worthy replacement for The Messier Album and deserves a place on the bookshelf of both the novice and experienced amateur astronomer.' Owen Brazell, Webb Society Quarterly Journal, 'All in all, the book lives up to the author's claim about offering a new perspective and is thoroughly up to date and very readable book on the subject. I feel that it offers all deep sky observers something. Even if you have seen all the Messier Objects - and I suspect most of us take them rather for granted - it will inspire you to go out and have another look at them (it has me). Highly recommended.' Faith Jordan, Webb Society Quarterly Journal, ‘Steve O’Meara says the purpose of the book is to provide new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. He has succeeded brilliantly.’Astronomy & Space, ‘The Messier Objects is packed with useful advice, historical facts, and interesting anecdotes.’Robert Argyle, The Observatory, ' ... to be recommended to any serious backyard astronomer.' A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal, ' ... there is no better guide than Stephen O'Meara's book. For each object photograph, a finder chart, basic data and a quote from Messier's accounts are provided, with a discussion of what is seen through small telescopes, and some history of telescopic ideas. This is not a treatise on the astrophysics of Messier object, but an observer's guide, a worthy and superior successor to previous attempts'. Stephen P. Maran, Nature, 'Steve O'Meara says the purpose of the book is to provide new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. He has succeeded brilliantly.' Astronomy & Space, '… there is no better guide than Stephen O'Meara's book. For each object photograph, a finder chart, basic data and a quote from Messier's accounts are provided, with a discussion of what is seen through small telescopes, and some history of telescopic ideas. This is not a treatise on the astrophysics of Messier object, but an observer's guide, a worthy and superior successor to previous attempts'. Stephen P. Maran, Nature, ‘All in all, the book lives up to the author’s claim about offering a new perspective and is thoroughly up to date and very readable book on the subject. I feel that it offers all deep sky observers something. Even if you have seen all the Messier Objects - and I suspect most of us take them rather for granted - it will inspire you to go out and have another look at them (it has me). Highly recommended.’Faith Jordan, Webb Society Quarterly Journal, '... impressive ... contains careful descriptions of each object, finder maps, telescopic drawings, and photographs. The text is spirited and informed, and the result is a must-have on the bookshelf of deep-sky enthusiasts.' Astronomy Magazine
Dewey Decimal523.8
Table Of ContentForeword David H. Levy; 1. Charles Messier and his catalogue David H. Levy; 2. How to observe the Messier objects; 3. The making of this book; 4. The Messier objects by number; 5. Some thoughts on Charles Messier; 6. Twenty spectacular non-Messier objects; Appendix A. Objects Messier could not find; Appendix B. Messier marathons; Appendix C. A quick guide to navigating the Coma-Virgo cluster; Appendix D. Suggested reading; Index.
SynopsisThe Messier Guide for the modern age. Exquisite and highly detailed drawings made from the darkest skies on Earth are combined with a thoroughly modern text in this ultimate field guide to the finest galaxies, clusters and nebulae., The 110 galaxies, star clusters and nebulae catalogued by the comet hunter Charles Messier in the late 1700s are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the heavens. They are the favourite targets of amateur astronomers, with such rich variety and detail that they never cease to fascinate. This book provides new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. Stephen James O'Meara has prepared a visual feast for the observer. Using the finest optical telescopes available for amateur work, superior eyepieces and the darkest site on Earth, he describes and sketches the view from the telescope as never before. There are new drawings, improved finder charts, and new astronomical data on each object, including findings from the Hubble Space Telescope. This is truly the Messier Guide for the modern age., If there were a canon for viewing the night sky, Charles Messier would be its author. The galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae cataloged by the famous comet hunter in the late 1700s are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the heavens. They are the favorite targets of amateur astronomers, with such rich variety and detail that they never cease to fascinate. This book provides new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. Stephen James O'Meara has prepared a visual feast for the observer. Using the finest optical telescopes available for amateur work, he describes and sketches the view from the telescope as never before. There are new drawings, improved finder charts, and new astronomical data on each object, including findings from the Hubble Space Telescope. Expand your universe and test your viewing acumen with this truly modern Messier Guide. It is a must for budding night watchers. Stephen James O'Meara is a contributing editor to Sky and Telescope.
LC Classification NumberQB65 .O44 1998
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