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-Title: The Practical Astronomer's Deep-Sky Companion.
-Author:
Jess K. Gilmour.
-Publisher:
Springer Verlag.
-Pages:
14 + 140
-Illustrations:
Colour photos and graphics.
-Language:
English.
-Publication Date:
April 2003.
-ISBN: 1852334746

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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

The Practical Astronomer's Deep-sky Companion is an essential item of equipment for all deep-sky observers, whether they are interested in imaging or just sightseeing. Designed to be taken out into the field during observing sessions, it provides essential detailed, concentrated information for finding, observing and imaging the most interesting deep-sky objects. The book is organised by constellation. Each spread features images, information, position, locator maps, recommended exposure times for telescopes of various apertures, and much more!. All the obsjects in this book are visible in a medium-to-large aperture amateur telescopes.

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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
-Preface.
-Contents.
-Introduction.
-Constellations (Andromeda ... Vulpecula).
-Index.

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