The Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects - Softcover

Mullaney FRAS, James; Tirion, Wil

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9780521138178: The Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects

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ISBN 10: 0521138175 ISBN 13: 9780521138178

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

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This all-purpose star atlas is the first of its kind devoted to observing the Herschel objects with binoculars and telescopes. It displays over 2500 of the most visually attractive star clusters, nebulae and galaxies that were discovered by Sir William, Caroline and Sir John Herschel. Covering the entire sky from the North to the South Celestial Pole, and showing all 88 constellations, it is also a general sky atlas showing variable, double and multiple stars, and the Milky Way. Written by experienced observer James Mullaney and illustrated by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, this is a magnificent 'celestial roadmap' to some of the finest deep-sky showpieces. Spiral bound and printed in red-light friendly colors for use at a telescope, with color-coded symbols for easy recognition and identification, this is a must-have observing reference for all amateur observers. Additional resources, including a target list ordered by Herschel designation, are available to download from www.cambridge.org/9780521138178.

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The first star atlas devoted to the Herschel objects, it displays over 2500 of the most visually-attractive star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Spiral bound and printed in red-light friendly colors for use at a telescope, this is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects.

About the Author:

James Mullaney, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society of London, is an astronomy writer, lecturer and consultant. He has published more than 500 articles and seven books on observing the wonders of the heavens.

Wil Tirion is a full-time uranographer. He is famous for the numerous star charts he has created for astronomy books, atlases and magazines. The minor planet, 4648 Tirion (1931 UE), is named after him.

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