O'Meara, Stephen James
Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107083974
- author:
- O'Meara, Stephen James
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 584
- Dimensions:
- 6.97(w) x 9.96(h) x 1.14(d)
- Genre:
- Astronomy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects is a comprehensive guide to 109 deep-sky delights, compiled by renowned visual observer Stephen James O'Meara. This second edition builds upon the original catalogue, featuring updated astrophysical descriptions and stunning new images taken by amateur photographer Mario Motta. The book includes detailed visual descriptions and sketches of the Caldwell objects, as well as 20 additional observing targets in an appendix. With advances in our understanding of these celestial bodies, O'Meara's guide provides a fresh perspective on these deep-sky delights. Ideal for observers looking to expand their knowledge beyond the Messier objects, this book is a fitting tribute to Sir Patrick Moore, one of astronomy's most famous personalities. Updated with new information from space-borne observatories and large ground-based telescopes, Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects offers a valuable resource for amateur astronomers seeking their next challenge.
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