About this title: Charles Messier's catalogue of nebulae and star clusters, published in 1784, marked the start of a new era of deep sky astronomy. This tradition of observing galaxies and clusters is kept alive by serious amateur astronomers who study the objects of the deep sky. Nearly all the objects are visible in a small telescope. 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 catalogue. His own observations and drawings, together with maps and diagrams, make this a valuable ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780521058490ISBN:052105849X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: American Elsevier, New York
Date published: 1969
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 10" by 7&1/2" Blue cloth binding with silver title, clean and tight, 480 pages, illustrated, edges lightly rubbed, remainder dot on bottom page edge; jacket is slightly age discolored, small edge tears. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Press, Cambridge
Date published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780521370790ISBN:0521370795
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Description: Very Good. 1st, 1969, wear to corners and spine ends, interior is clean and sound, very light stains to fore edge, dj beginning to yellow, light edgewear to dj at top, small stain to dj spine, nice copy. First Edition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. read more
Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521058490ISBN:052105849X
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Edition: 2nd Revised ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780521370790ISBN:0521370795
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Description: New. 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. read more
Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521058490ISBN:052105849X
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521058490ISBN:052105849X
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Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. This copy is in fine and unread condition. The dust jacket shows some signs of shelf wear along edges. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 445 p. Practical Astronomy Handbook Series, 2. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: 2nd Revised ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780521370790ISBN:0521370795
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"There have been many books written on observing the Messier Objects, but this second edition is far and away the best of the bunch. Glyn Jones provides copious background material on the early observers of the deep-sky before and during Messier's time and each one of the 110 Messier Objects is thoroughly treated and analyzed with historical descriptions, observing hints for today and background material on the nature of each one of the objects. There is also much in the way of biographical material presented about Messier and his assistant Mechain. This volume can be consulted again and again by the dedicated amateur astronomer who explores the heavens and each time he will learn something new. A thoroughly enjoyable book and a remarkable achievement."
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