Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope In the Footsteps of a Great Observer

Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope lets the reader follow in Charles Messier's footsteps by observing the Messier objects more or less as the great man saw them himself! This book contains descriptions and photographs of  his 110 cataloged objects, with instructions on how to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pugh, Philip
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Charles Messier: His Life, Discoveries, and Legacy
  • Introduction to the Messier Objects
  • Part I: M1 - M22
  • Part II: M23 - M45
  • Part III: M46 - M68
  • Part IV: M69 - M91
  • Part V: M92 - M110
  • Glossary
  • Index