Atlas of the Messier objects : highlights of the deep sky /

Atlas of the Messier objects : highlights of the deep sky /

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform title:	Atlas der Messier-Objekte. English.
Edition:	English ed.
Imprint:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Description:	370 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), map ; 32 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Messier, Charles. -- Catalogue des nébuleuses et amas d'étoiles. Astronomy -- Charts, diagrams, etc. Galaxies -- Atlases. Galaxies -- Charts, diagrams, etc. Stars -- Clusters -- Atlases. Stars -- Clusters -- Charts, diagrams, etc. Nebulae -- Atlases. Astronomy. Galaxies. Nebulae. Stars -- Clusters. Charts, diagrams, etc. Scientific atlases.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7409619

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Other authors / contributors:	Stoyan, Ronald.
ISBN:	0521895545 9780521895545
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:	The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier's famous catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities. This atlas presents an account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object include a thoroughly researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and descriptions for observers to view the objects, be it with the naked eye or a large telescope. This atlas has color astrophotos, labeled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches by well-known figures alongside new deep sky drawings. --From publisher's description.

Table of Contents:

Preface
How to use this book
The life of Charles Messier
The observations of Charles Messier
The catalog of Charles Messier
Statistics of the Messier objects
Observation of the Messier objects
Photography of the Messier objects
The objects themselves
Glossary
List of figures
Table of sources