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The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them

Deep-sky observers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe them offers an exciting opportunity to retrace the footsteps of Sir William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus and arguably the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer that ever li...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mullaney, James (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
Edición:1st ed. 2007.
Colección:Astronomers' Observing Guides,
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • William Herschel's Life, Telescopes and Catalogs
  • Herschel's Telescopes
  • Herschel's Catalogs and Classes
  • Observing Techniques
  • Exploring The Herschel Showpieces
  • Showpieces of Class I
  • Showpieces of Class IV
  • Showpieces of Class V
  • Showpieces of Class VI
  • Showpieces of Class VII
  • Showpieces of Class VIII
  • Samples of Classes II & III
  • Showpieces Missed by Herschel
  • The "Missing" Herschel Objects
  • Conclusion.