Deep-sky companions : the Messier objects
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General Shelving - 3rd Floor
QB65 .O44 1998
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QB65 .O44 1998
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | QB65 .O44 1998 | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 304 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Prominent half title: The Messier objects.
General Note
Star atlas on lining paper.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-304).
Description
"Charles Messier (1730-1817) devoted much of his life to searching the skies for comets." "As he continued his comet hunting, Messier added other curious deep-sky objects to the list, largely with help from a young rival, Pierre Mechain. By 1781 the Messier catalog had grown to 103 entries." "Two centuries later, backyard observers still consider many of the "M" objects the jewels of the night sky; all are splendid targets for viewing with binoculars and small telescopes. In Deep Sky Companions: the Messier Objects, renowned visual observer Stephen James O'Meara shows you how to find and enjoy M1 (the Crab), M110 (a companion to M31, the Andromeda Galaxy), and everything in between. It's an indispensable resource for skygazers at all levels of interest."--Jacket.
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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
O'Meara, S. J. (19981998). Deep-sky companions: the Messier objects . Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)O'Meara, Stephen James, 1956-. 19981998. Deep-sky Companions: The Messier Objects. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)O'Meara, Stephen James, 1956-. Deep-sky Companions: The Messier Objects Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 19981998.
Harvard Citation (style guide)O'Meara, S. J. (n.d.). Deep-sky companions: the messier objects. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)O'Meara, Stephen James. Deep-sky Companions: The Messier Objects Cambridge University Press, 19981998.
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