Pocket-size astronomy field guide features all known deep-sky objects to Magnitutde 10 for telescope and binocular observation. All types of galaxies, clusters and nebulae were painstakingly culled from every available catalog, organized and cross-referenced for ease of use at the viewing site. Object-oriented maps include special symbols to aid in identifying objects, stars, double stars, and asterisms. Simple enough for the beginner. Detailed for the advanced. The digest-sized, spiral bound Third Edition features 680 northern hemisphere deep-sky objects, all with Y2K or better hyparcos data. Those objects of mag 7 and brighter - ''city'' objects - are highlighted in the lists and in the 63 maps. Astronomical details are in ''expanded shorthand'' and set large for reading by flashlight. Newly included are 144 double/multiple stars and several brief constellation grouping stories which present the bigger picture. These stories have proven helpful teaching the sky to kids of all ages. This multi-purpose guide is most convenient at the viewing site instead of carrying larger, bulkier books and computers, or as a companion to the larger sky atlases when planning a night's viewing. It's compact size makes it ideal for camping, hiking or in the car. About the Author Peter is an award-winning graphic designer with his own studio since 1975. Interest in astronomy began at an early age thanks to a loving and curious father. He regularly tarvels 100 miles to get out from under Chicago's light dome with an antique 6-inch reflector, tripod-mounted binoculars and adjustable viewing seat. An active hang glider pilot since 1977, he has logged nearly 1000 flights, performed in numerous airshows and invented a device for the sport used by NASA on the X-38 Space Station Lifeboat. Reviews I feel this is a very useful publication and have no hesitation in recommending it to Webb Society members, particularly those who are just starting out in deep sky observing and/or have small telescopes or binoculars. I would certainly have appreciated this little book when I was starting out in deep sky observing. -Faith Jordan, The Webb Society ''I really like the book!! I've used a few ''observing lists'' in the past, but this book has a much larger selection. I intend to show the book to my Beginning Astronomy students and let them know I think it is a great value,'' -Steve Barkes, astronomy professor Ojects in the Heavens - by Peter Birren Third Edition now available 116 pages black coil laminated covers 5.5'' x 8.5'' US $24.95 |
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