Concise Catalog of Deep-Sky Objects Astrophysical Information for 55
This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope eyep
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Concise Catalog of Deep-Sky Objects Astrophysical Information for 550 Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae Second Edition
The Patrick Moore
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Concise Catalog of Deep-Sky Objects Astrophysical Information for 550 Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae Warren H. Finlay Second Edition
Warren H. Finlay Edmonton, AB, Canada
ISSN 1431-9756 ISSN 2197-6562 (electronic) ISBN 978-3-319-03169-9 ISBN 978-3-319-03170-5 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-03170-5 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London Library of Congress Control Number: 2014938104 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2003, 2014 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Cover illustration: Cover photo of the Rosette Nebulae by Stuart Heggie used with permission. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
In memory of Clare Patershuk May her scattered photons grace the Universe forever
Acknowledgments
This book would not have been possible without the help of many individuals. Thanks are due to Alister Ling and Doug Hube who read and suggested changes to drafts of the first edition of this book. Thanks are also due to Chris, Paul, and Jenise Finlay for their help in removing as many typographical errors as possible from the first editio
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