Nebulae and How to Observe Them

Astronomer's Observing Guides

by Steven Coe

ASTRONOMERS OBSERVING GUIDES provide up to date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing This is the basis of the first part of the book The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers working with a range of different instruments Nebulae are the places where the stars are born For amateur astronomers the many different kinds of nebulae vary from easy targets that can be seen with modest equipment under mediocre skies to more obscure challenging objects that require experienced observers more powerful telescopes and excellent observation conditions The concept of this book and of the series is to present an up to date detailed description and categorisation of nebulae and then to instruct the reader in the best ways to successfully observe and record the large range of astronomical objects that fall under the general heading of nebulae Nebulae and How to Observe Them is a comprehensive mine of information for all levels of amateur observers from the beginner to the experienced The Astronomers Observing Guides are designed for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at ASTRONOMERS OBSERVING GUIDES provide up to date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing This is the basis of the first part of the book The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers working with a range of different instruments Nebulae are the places where the stars are born They can also be opaque clouds of dust that block our view of the stars beyond starlight reflecting on cosmic dust clouds or hot luminous expanding gases left over from a supernova explosion Any description of this class of celestial object is well nebulous And yet this broad category contains the most fascinating and beautiful objects in the night sky Some

Genres: Astronomy

Hardcover

First published December 1, 2006