This manual provides comprehensive information for the Atlas of the Messier Objects, authored by Ronald Stoyan, Stefan Binnewies, and Susanne Friedrich, and published by Cambridge University Press on August 7, 2008. This atlas is designed for observation and reference, offering a complete account of all 110 Messier objects. It features a thoroughly researched history of discovery for each object, alongside historical observations and anecdotes. The atlas also includes the latest scientific data detailing astrophysical findings, clear observational descriptions suitable for various viewing conditions, and world-class color astrophotos. Labeled photos highlight hidden details and neighboring objects, complemented by historical sketches and new deep-sky drawings, making it an invaluable resource for astronomers.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as an authoritative guide for understanding and utilizing the Atlas of the Messier Objects. It details the content, including observational descriptions, scientific data, and visual aids such as astrophotos and drawings. This resource is intended to assist users in their astronomical observations and studies of deep-sky objects. The manual covers the complete spectrum of information related to the Messier catalog, from historical context to modern astrophysical findings, ensuring a thorough understanding for both novice and experienced observers.
The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier's catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities. This stunning new atlas presents a complete and lively account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object given include a thoroughly-researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and clear observational descriptions from naked eye through to large telescopes. In addition, this atlas has some of the world's finest color astrophotos, inverted and labeled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches alongside new deep sky drawings. Quite simply, this is the most far-reaching and beautiful reference on the Messier objects there has ever been, and one that no observer should be without!
Author: Stoyan,Ronald
Author: Binnewies,Stefan
Author: Friedrich,Susanne
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Atlas of the Messier Objects
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2008-08-07
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521895545
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier's catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities. This stunning new atlas presents a complete and lively account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object given include a thoroughly-researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and clear observational descriptions from naked eye through to large telescopes. In addition, this atlas has some of the world's finest color astrophotos, inverted and labeled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches alongside new deep sky drawings. Quite simply, this is the most far-reaching and beautiful reference on the Messier objects there has ever been, and one that no observer should be without!
Author: Stoyan,Ronald
Author: Binnewies,Stefan
Author: Friedrich,Susanne
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Atlas of the Messier Objects
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2008-08-07
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521895545
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
