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Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects - (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy (Paperback)) by Jeff Farinacci (Mixed Media Product)

Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects - (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy (Paperback)) by  Jeff Farinacci (Mixed Media Product)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects is a reference book for amateur astronomers. It contains, for each constellation, a star chart showing the Bayer labels, a table for many of the stars in the constellation, along with their positions and magnitudes, and a table of the deep-sky objects in the constellation, with relevant observational data. Facing pages provide unique year-long graphs that show when the constellation is visible in the sky, allowing the user to quickly determine whether a given constellation can be seen, and when the best time to see it will be.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects is an invaluable reference for all amateur astronomers.<br>The book contains, for each constellation, (1) a star chart showing the Bayer labels, (2) a table for many of the stars in the constellation, along with their positions and magnitudes, and (3) a table of the major deep-sky objects in the constellation, with relevant observational data. Facing pages provide unique year-long graphs that show when the constellation is visible in the sky, which allows the user to quickly determine whether a given constellation can be seen, and when the best time to see it will be.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>From the reviews: </p> <p></p> <p>"Fairnacci (software engineer) has compiled a collection of charts for all 88 constellations in this guide. Under each map, the reader will find a list of the brightest stars and deep-sky objects in each field (i.e., clusters, nebulae, and galaxies) along with a nomograph that quickly tells whether the field for a particular choice of month and time of night is visible. ... Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; undergraduates; technical program students." (T. D. Oswalt, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (10), June, 2008)</p><br>

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