Charles Messier's catalog of nebulae and star clusters, published in 1784, marked the start of a new era of deep-sky astronomy. Today, this tradition of observing galaxies and clusters is kept alive by dedicated amateur astronomers. Nearly all the objects are visible in a small telescope, and many, such as the Crab Nebula and the Andromeda galaxy, are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. Kenneth Glyn Jones has revised his definitive version of Messier's catalog. His own observations and drawings, together with maps and diagrams, make this a valuable introduction to deep-sky observing. Historical and astrophysical notes bring the science of these nebulae right up to date. This is a unique handbook, unlikely ever to be equaled in its completeness and importance to the telescope owner.
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"...a treasure trove of detail about the Messier Objects....I highly recommend Kenneth Glyn Jones' Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters. It is a modern 'bible' for all those who wish to take an informed and leisurely tour of Messier's starry harvest!" José Olivarez, The Strolling Astronomer
"...of all the books devoted to the Messier objects, this is by far the most extensive....what sets this book apart from the others devoted to the Messier catalog is the amount of historical information. Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters is chock-full of background information that make this book indispensable as a reference....While I recommend the book, new observers may be put off by the size and amount of information included witthin. But they shouldn't be. Everything is written in an easy-to-understand, non-technical style. Furthermore, the book will be of interest to more advanced observers since it contains historical information not found in a single source." Mark J. Coco, Deep Sky
"Whether the observatory or the armchair is your preferred locale for astronomical contemplation, this book gets three stars ('worth the trip')." Owen Gingerich, Sky and Telescope
"...very well written and is up to the usual high standards of Cambridge University Press." Robert A. Seal, American Reference Books Annual
"Although the book is primarily addressed to amateur astronomers, professional astronomers will find the work useful for the historical introductions to the individual objects." R. H. Van Gent, Space Science Reviews
"...a very thorough and fascinating treatment of both the man and his catalog....Any observer who has marveled at the wonders contained within the Messier list will be fascinated to read the story behind it and the man behind the "M"!" Gordon Bond, The Practical Observer
"...of all the books devoted to the Messier objects, this is by far the most extensive....what sets this book apart from the others devoted to the Messier catalog is the amount of historical information. Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters is chock-full of background information that make this book indispensable as a reference....While I recommend the book, new observers may be put off by the size and amount of information included witthin. But they shouldn't be. Everything is written in an easy-to-understand, non-technical style. Furthermore, the book will be of interest to more advanced observers since it contains historical information not found in a single source." Mark J. Coco, Deep Sky
"Whether the observatory or the armchair is your preferred locale for astronomical contemplation, this book gets three stars ('worth the trip')." Owen Gingerich, Sky and Telescope
"...very well written and is up to the usual high standards of Cambridge University Press." Robert A. Seal, American Reference Books Annual
"Although the book is primarily addressed to amateur astronomers, professional astronomers will find the work useful for the historical introductions to the individual objects." R. H. Van Gent, Space Science Reviews
"...a very thorough and fascinating treatment of both the man and his catalog....Any observer who has marveled at the wonders contained within the Messier list will be fascinated to read the story behind it and the man behind the "M"!" Gordon Bond, The Practical Observer
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Kenneth Glyn Jones has revised his definitive version of Messier's catalogue. His own observations and drawings, together with maps and diagrams, make this a valuable introduction to deep sky observing. Historical and astrophysical notes bring the science of these nebulae to the fore. This is a unique handbook, unlikely ever to be equalled in its completeness and importance to the telescope owner.
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Although this book is not intended to cover much in the way of general descriptive astronomy, it may be useful at this point to give a brief account of the Universe as a whole so that the different types of objects that Messier observed can be fitted into the overall picture. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nebula without star, gaseous emission nebula, fine nebula, good deal fainter, cubic parsec, stellar condensations, integrated magnitude, bright globular cluster, stellar nucleus, fine globular cluster, micrometer wires, brilliant nucleus, observing details, small globular cluster, linear diameter, round nebula, true nebulae, nebulous patch, many faint stars, diffuse nebulosity, good aperture, nebulous stars, distance modulus, telescopic stars, averted vision Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Atlas Coeli Katalog, Milky Way, Academy of Sciences, Connaissance des Temps, Helen Sawyer Hogg, Royal Society, John Herschel, Admiral Smyth, Cape of Good Hope, Lick Observatory, Lord Rosse, William Herschel, Comae Berenicis, Ursae Majoris, British Museum, Charles Messier, Cycle of Celestial Objects, Yerkes Observatory, Astronomer Royal, Astronomisches Jahrbuch, Caroline Herschel, Harvard College Observatory, Jerome de Lalande, Paris Observatory, Astronomer of the Navy New!
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Although this book is not intended to cover much in the way of general descriptive astronomy, it may be useful at this point to give a brief account of the Universe as a whole so that the different types of objects that Messier observed can be fitted into the overall picture. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nebula without star, gaseous emission nebula, fine nebula, good deal fainter, cubic parsec, stellar condensations, integrated magnitude, bright globular cluster, stellar nucleus, fine globular cluster, micrometer wires, brilliant nucleus, observing details, small globular cluster, linear diameter, round nebula, true nebulae, nebulous patch, many faint stars, diffuse nebulosity, good aperture, nebulous stars, distance modulus, telescopic stars, averted vision Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Atlas Coeli Katalog, Milky Way, Academy of Sciences, Connaissance des Temps, Helen Sawyer Hogg, Royal Society, John Herschel, Admiral Smyth, Cape of Good Hope, Lick Observatory, Lord Rosse, William Herschel, Comae Berenicis, Ursae Majoris, British Museum, Charles Messier, Cycle of Celestial Objects, Yerkes Observatory, Astronomer Royal, Astronomisches Jahrbuch, Caroline Herschel, Harvard College Observatory, Jerome de Lalande, Paris Observatory, Astronomer of the Navy New!
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- Helen Sawyer Hogg by Michael Webb on 5 pages
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- Stars and Galaxies in Back Matter
- The Messier Album by John H. Mallas in Back Matter
- Positional astronomy by Derek McNally in Back Matter
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