The Universe from your Backyard:A Guide to Deep Sky Objects from ASTRONOMY Magazine
The Universe from your Backyard:A Guide to Deep Sky Objects from ASTRONOMY Magazine
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The Universe from your Backyard:A Guide to Deep Sky Objects from ASTRONOMY Magazine by David J Eicher
An introduction and reference guide to the deep sky, this describes 46 constellations visible in the northern hemisphere, the galaxies of Ursa Major, bright nebulas in Cygnus and sparkling star clusters. The sky is broken into manageable sections, with areas of interest identified.
Eicher, David J.: - David J. Eicher is Editor-in-Chief of Astronomy magazine, and one of the most recognized astronomy enthusiasts in the world. He has spoken widely to amateur astronomy groups and written eight books on astronomy including Comets: Visitors from Deep Space and The Universe from your Backyard. He is president of the Astronomy Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors for Starmus Festival. An avid observer of astronomical objects for more than thirty-five years, he was honored by the International Astronomical Union with the naming of a minor planet, 3617 Eicher.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521362993 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521362997 |
| Title | The Universe from your Backyard:A Guide to Deep Sky Objects from ASTRONOMY Magazine |
| Author | David J Eicher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1988-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |