Deep Sky Observer's Guide

Philip's Astronomy

by Neil Bone

'Deep Sky' refers to the universe beyond our own solar system. Using binoculars or telescopes, any sky-gazer can become a deep sky observer. Deep Sky Observer's Guide looks beyond individual stars to The Deep Sky Observer's Guide introduces the basics of observing and explains what equipment is required. A chapter is devoted to each type of deep sky target. There are more than 200 such objects featured, with 126 color illustrations and star-finder charts. The Deep Sky Observer Guide is also available in a convenient pack ( 1-55407-025-2) that comes with deep sky charts and an observing calendar.

Genres: Astronomy, Reference

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2004

Reviews

[Pete daPixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another pocket sized gem from the Philip's series. Neil Bone's 'Deep Sky Observer's Guide', isn't for the casual reader, but is written for the amateur astronomer armed with binoculars or a modest telescope. All the deep sky objects are laid out in sections for galaxies, globular clusters, diffuse nebulae, open clusters, double stars, planetary nebulae and supernova remnants, catering for northern and southern hemispheres.
The guide also contains many useful charts and listings for objects by magnitude, constellation and season. The only downer is my copy belongs to the local library and therefore has to be returned, but this is such a useful reference, I want a copy for my home bookshelf.