Concise Catalog of Deep-Sky Objects: Astrophysical Information for 500 Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae

by Warren H. Finlay

This compilation of data on deep-sky objects covers Messier objects, New General Catalogue objects and Index Catalogue objects. These are classified as galaxies, clusters and nebulae of which 500 individual objects are listed. Observing the deep-sky beyond the limits of the Solar System is by far the most popular speciality for amateur astronomers. Two major catalogs of deep-sky objects are widely used: Messier's catalogue of 109 objects and the New...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852336919
• ISBN13: 9781852336912
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.4"