About this title: The 110 galaxies, star clusters and nebulae catalogued by the comet hunter Charles Messier in the late 1700s are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the heavens. They are the favourite targets of amateur astronomers, with such rich variety and detail that they never cease to fascinate. This book provides new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. Stephen James O'Meara has prepared a visual feast for the observer. Using the finest optical telescopes available for amateur work, superior eyepieces and the darkest site on Earth, he describes and ...
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Edition: Large Format Hardcover
Binding: Very Good
Publisher: Sky Publishing / Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, MA / Cambridge, UK
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
Description: Photographs & Star Charts. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Large Format Hardcover Science: A large format guide for stargazers on the latest information regarding the Messier Objects, the 109 celestian objects first catalogued in the late eighteenth century. In very good condition. read more
Publisher: Sky Publishing Corporation(Cambridge University Press)
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
Description: BRAND NEW. 10.28 by.94 inches. (318 pages) the ultimate field guide to the messier objects, with completely new photographs and drawings. the messier guide for the modern age. exquisite and highly detailed drawings made from the darkest skies on earth are combined with a thoroughly modern text in this ultimate field guide to the finest galaxies, clusters and nebulae. the messier guide for the modern age. exquisite and highly detailed drawings made from the darkest skies on earth are combined ... read more
Binding: Hardcover Book
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000-07
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Hardcover in dust jacket. X-Library Book with usual markings/attachments. Normal shelf and display wear...VERY GOOD. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Slight rubbing on DJ, otherwise fine. Book is tight and solid, pages are clean, crisp and white. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 318 p. Contains: Illustrations. Deep-Sky Companions. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. 0521553326 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. The Messier Guide for the modern age. Exquisite and highly detailed drawings made from the darkest skies on Earth are combined with a thoroughly modern text in this ultimate field guide to the finest galaxies, clusters and nebulae. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 28/12/1998
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
Description: New. If there were a canon for viewing the night sky, Charles Messier would be its author. The galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae cataloged by the famous comet hunter in the late 1700s are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the heavens. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000-07
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
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Description: New. 0521553326 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: If there were a canon for viewing the night sky, Charles Messier would be its author. The galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae cataloged by the famous comet hunter in the late 1700s are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the heavens. They are the favorite targets of amateur astronomers, with such rich variety and detail that they never cease to fascinate. This book provides new and experienced observers with a fresh perspective on the Messier objects. Stephen James O'Meara has ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521553322ISBN:0521553326
Description: PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). The ultimate field guide to the Messier objects, with completely new photographs and drawings. read more
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