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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

The 109 galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae catalogued by comet hunter Charles Messier in the late 1700s are still the most widely observed celestial wonders. They are the favorite targets of amateur astronomers, with such rich variety and detail that they never cease to fascinate. This book provides both new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. Stephen James O'Meara has prepared a visual feast for the stargazer. Using the finest telescopes available and observing from some of the clearest, darkest sites on Earth, he describes the view in the eyepiece as never before. There are new drawings, improved finder charts, and new astronomical data on each object, including findings from the Hubble Space telescope. This is truly the Messier guide for the modern age.

(Extracted from the back cover).

GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

-Contents.

-Foreword. David H. Levy.

-Preface.

-Acknowledgments.

-Charles Messier and His Catalogue. David H. Levy.

-How to Observe the Messier Objects.

-The Making of this Book.

-The Messier Objects.

-Some Thoughts On Charles Messier.

-Twenty Spectacular Non-Messier Objects.

-Appendix A. Objects Messier Could Not Find.

-Appendix B. Messier Marathons.

-Appendix C. A Quick Guide to Navigating the Coma-Virgo Cluster.

-Appendix D. Suggested Reading.