Herschel 400 Observing Guide by Steve O'Meara (English) Paperback Book

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Herschel 400 Observing Guide

by Steve O'Meara

In this guide Steve O'Meara leads the observer through the 400 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters in the Herschel 400 list in a carefully planned and methodical way. Ideal for astronomers who have tackled the Messier objects, this richly illustrated guide will help the amateur astronomer hone their observing skills.

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Publisher Description

The Herschel 400 is a list of 400 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, picked from over 2,500 deep-sky objects discovered and catalogued by the great eighteenth-century astronomer Sir William Herschel and his sister Caroline. It comprises 231 galaxies, 107 open clusters, 33 globular clusters, 20 planetary nebulae, 2 halves of a single planetary nebula and 7 bright nebulae. In this guide Steve O'Meara takes the observer through the list, season by season, month by month, night by night, object by object. He works through the objects in a carefully planned and methodical way, taking in some of the most dramatic non-Messier galaxies, nebulae and star clusters in the night sky. Ideal for astronomers who have tackled the Messier objects, this richly illustrated guide will help the amateur astronomer hone their observing skills.

Author Biography

Steve O'Meara earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and has spent much of his career on the editorial staff of Sky & Telescope magazine.The Texas Star Party gave him its Omega Centauri Award for 'advancing astronomy through observation, writing, and promotion, and for his love of the sky,' and the International Astronomical Union named asteroid 3637 O'Meara in his honor. Among his many astronomical achievements, he was the first to sight Halley's Comet on its 1985 return; he noticed the dark 'spokes' in Saturn's B ring before the Voyager 1 spacecraft imaged them; and he was the first person to determine the rotation period of the distant planet Uranus. A superb writer, photographer and naturalist, Steve O'Meara enjoys traveling the world with his wife, Donna Donovan O'Meara, to document volcanic eruptions. Their work has appeared in the National Geographic magazine, and on television. He is sought after internationally for his dynamic lectures on astronomy and volcano topics. Steve is also a contract videographer for National Geographic Digital Motion.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; Part I. Winter: 1. January; 2. February; 3. March; Part II. Spring: 4. April; 5. May; 6. June; Part III. Summer: 7. July; 8. August; 9. September; Part IV. Fall: 10. October; 11. November; 12. December; Appendix A. Herschel 400 observing list; Appendix B. Herschel 400 checklist; Appendix C. Photo credits; Index.

Review

'O'Meara takes a list of admittedly faint objects and injects new life into them. Right or wrong, many amateur astronomers won't consider you a top-level observer until you've completed the Herschel 400. Don't do it for them, however. Pick up this book, set up your telescope, and do it for yourself. It's a lot of fun.' Michael Bakich, Astronomy.com
'This book is a great way of pushing beyond the popular Messier catalogue to broaden your viewing horizons.' Paul Money, Sky at Night
'[This book] is a far better guide to the Herschel objects than the one available from the AL. It is well presented … to be recommended to observers looking for an organized project with medium-sized telescopes after completing the Messier list.' Owen Brazell, The Observatory
'The Herschel 400 Observing Guide is a very good book, whose main strength is its instructions for locating objects. Even if you are not interested in seeing all of the Herschel 400 objects, I recommend it as a good mid-range guide to the deep sky.' Lee Macdonald, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'This book is very nicely produced … The layout is very well thought out … [O'Meara] works through the objects in a carefully planned and methodical way, ensuring that the minimum of telescope time is employed in locating objects and in moving from one object to the next.' Alex Crowther, Astronomy and Space
'A good resource for anyone wishing to explore the deep sky.' Astronomy Now

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'If you want to see more obscure objects than those in the Messier catalogue, try the Herschel 400. ... The book is also well thought out because it looks at the objects on a seasonal and monthly basis. Each month is then subdivided into seven observing nights, ideally near new Moon, that should allow enough time to view all the objects for that month. ... This book is a great way of pushing beyond the popular Messier catalogue to broaden your viewing horizons.' BBC Sky at Night Magazine

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In this guide Steve O'Meara leads the observer through the 400 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters in the Herschel 400 list in a carefully planned and methodical way. Ideal for astronomers who have tackled the Messier objects, this richly illustrated guide will help the amateur astronomer hone their observing skills.

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In this guide Steve O'Meara leads the observer through the 400 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters in the Herschel 400 list in a carefully planned and methodical way. Ideal for astronomers who have tackled the Messier objects, this richly illustrated guide will help the amateur astronomer hone their observing skills.

Details ISBN1107632005 Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1107632005 ISBN-13 9781107632004 Format Paperback Short Title HERSCHEL 400 OBSERVING GD Media Book Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 523.1 Illustrations 427 b/w illus. UK Release Date 2013-02-11 AU Release Date 2013-02-11 NZ Release Date 2013-02-11 Pages 379 Publisher Cambridge University Press Publication Date 2013-02-11 Author Steve O'Meara Alternative 9780521858939 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education

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  • Condition: Brand New
  • ISBN-13: 9781107632004
  • Publication Year: 2013
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Book Title: Herschel 400 Observing Guide
  • Item Height: 273mm
  • Author: Steve O'meara
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Topic: Astronomy
  • Item Width: 218mm
  • Item Weight: 1180g
  • Number of Pages: 379 Pages

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