Deep Sky Observing: The Astronomical Tourist

✍ Scribed by Steven R. Coe (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag London
• Year: 2000
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 369
• Series: Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Steve Coe has been watching the deep sky from locations near his home in Arizona for almost 20 years. During that time he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, observations, hints and tips that will help every deep sky observer, regardless of experience.
This, his first book, gives detailed practical advice about how to find the best observing site, how to make the most of the time spent there, and what equipment and instruments to take along. There are comprehensive lists of deep sky objects of all kinds, along with Steve's own observations describing how they look through telescopes with apertures ranging from 8 to 36 inches (0.2 - 0.9 m).
Most of all, this book is all about how to enjoy astronomy. Steve's enthusiasm and sense of wonder shine through every page as he invites you along on a tour of some of the most beautiful and fascinating sites in the deep sky.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Who Can Banefit for This Book?....Pages 1-6
Why Should You Listen to Me?....Pages 7-11
How Do I Find the Best Observing Site?....Pages 13-18
How Do I Maximize My Time While Observing?....Pages 19-30
What Other Accessories Are Useful?....Pages 31-45
Why Should I Take Notes While Observing?....Pages 47-57
How Can I Find All These Deep-Sky Goodies when the Sky Is So Huge?....Pages 59-73
Any Other Tips?....Pages 75-82
What Can I Observe in Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way?....Pages 83-121
What Can I Observe in a Cluster of Galaxies ?....Pages 123-143
What Are All These Different Types of Nebulae, and What Details Can I See in Them with My Telescope?....Pages 145-197
What Can Be Seen Within Planetary Nebulae ?....Pages 199-237
What Can Be Seen in an Open Star Cluster?....Pages 239-272
What Can Be Observed in Globular Clusters?....Pages 273-307
Why Would I Want to Use Binoculars to View the Sky?....Pages 309-322
How Can I Use a Computer to Help Me Enjoy Deep-Sky Observing?....Pages 323-329
Why Should I Set Up the Scope for a Public Viewing Session?....Pages 331-357
Which Books On Astronomy Should I Get?....Pages 359-365
A Magical Evening....Pages 367-370
Back Matter....Pages 371-373

✦ Subjects

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astrophysics and Astroparticles