The Cambridge atlas of Herschel objects
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The Cambridge atlas of Herschel objects
Cambridge University Press, 2011
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Herschel objects
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Description
This superb, 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, and is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. 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 an all-purpose 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.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Who were the Herschels?
- The Herschels' telescopes
- The Herschel designations
- Map parameters and selection criteria
- Instrumental factors
- Observing hints
- Herschel showpieces
- Some recommended references
- About the authors
- Acknowledgements
- Star charts
- Appendix A. Constellation table
- Appendix B. The Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects target list.
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