About the book
The Caldwell Catalogue compiled by the late Sir Patrick Moore (1923-2012) has delighted amateur astronomers worldwide since its publication in 1995. Twenty years on Stephen James O Meara revisits his guide to these 109 deep-sky delights breathing new life into them and the 20 additional observing targets included as an appendix. This second edition retains O Meara s detailed visual descriptions and sketches accompanied by stunning new images taken by amateur photographer Mario Motta and observations by Magda Streicher. The astrophysical descriptions have been updated to account for the many advances in our understanding of the objects not least due to an armada of space-borne observatories and the new technologies used in large ground-based telescopes. Ideal for observers who have completed the Messier objects and are looking for their next challenge Deep-Sky Companions The Caldwell Objects is a fitting tribute from a renowned visual observer to one of astronomy s most famous personalities.
Editions of Deep-Sky Companions
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107083974
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The Caldwell Catalogue compiled by the late Sir Patrick Moore (1923-2012) has delighted amateur astronomers worldwide since its publication in 1995. Twenty years on Stephen James O Meara revisits his guide to these 109 deep-sky delights breathing new life into them and the 20 additional observing targets included as an appendix. This second edition retains O Meara s detailed visual descriptions and sketches accompanied by stunning new images taken by amateur photographer Mario Motta and observations by Magda Streicher. The astrophysical descriptions have been updated to account for the many advances in our understanding of the objects not least due to an armada of space-borne observatories and the new technologies used in large ground-based telescopes. Ideal for observers who have completed the Messier objects and are looking for their next challenge Deep-Sky Companions The Caldwell Objects is a fitting tribute from a renowned visual observer to one of astronomy s most famous personalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep-Sky Companions about?
The Caldwell Catalogue compiled by the late Sir Patrick Moore (1923-2012) has delighted amateur astronomers worldwide since its publication in 1995. Twenty years on Stephen James O Meara revisits his guide to these 109 deep-sky delights breathing new life into them and the 20 additional observing targets included as an appendix. This second edition retains O Meara s detailed visual descriptions and sketches accompanied by stunning new images taken by amateur photographer Mario Motta and observations by Magda Streicher. The astrophysical descriptions have been updated to account for the many advances in our understanding of the objects not least due to an armada of space-borne observatories and the new technologies used in large ground-based telescopes. Ideal for observers who have completed the Messier objects and are looking for their next challenge Deep-Sky Companions The Caldwell Objects is a fitting tribute from a renowned visual observer to one of astronomy s most famous personalities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Deep-Sky Companions?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Popular astronomy and space
Where can I read a sample of Deep-Sky Companions?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107083974
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Deep-Sky Companions?
Stephen James O'Meara
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Deep-Sky Companions is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107083974)