This book is meant for observers who see a deep-sky object – either by star-hopping or by using a Go-To telescope – but do not observe it in detail becausethey don't know what to look for. It provides photographic images of all the objects discussed... not just images, but images that look exactly like the visual view through the eyepiece of telescopes of various apertures. Visually, deep-sky objects almost always look quite unlike the usual CCD images publishedin astronomical guides. The human eye doesn't see color at such low light levels, and the contrast of extended objects (such as nebulae and galaxies) is completely different. The author lives in a less-than ideal location for visual observing, with the city of London only about twenty miles to the south. He uses this to advantage, and amateur astronomers will find this book invaluable because it shows them what they will actually see from a typical suburban location, not a rare view under perfect skies. Illustrates exactly what deep sky objects will actually look like when observed, not as they look with enhanced imaging and processing Provides various techniques to help develop the reader's observing skills, as well as tips to improve sketching and recording Challenges observers to push the limits of their own observations INDICE: Preface.- Chapter 1: Observing Plans and Techniques.- Chapter 2: Accessories and 'Pimping' Your 'Scope.- Chapter 3: Sketching.- Constellation Observing Lists and Photos.- Observation Records.- Recommended Texts.- Index of Objects.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-7241-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 344
- Fecha Publicación: 29/11/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés