The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them

Astronomer's Observing Guides

by James Mullaney

Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This exciting book retraces the steps of the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer who ever lived. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel’s star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best.

Genres: Astronomy

183 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007