Observing Nebulae
This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae, ethereal clouds of gas and dust, are among the most beautiful objects to view in the night sky. Th
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Observing Nebulae
Patrick Mooreʼs
Practical Astronomy Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Messier 8 and Messier 20. Image by Martin Griffiths
Observing Nebulae
Martin Griffiths
Martin Griffiths Brecon Beacons Observatory Glyntaf, UK
ISSN 1431-9756 ISSN 2197-6562 (electronic) The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series ISBN 978-3-319-32882-9 ISBN 978-3-319-32884-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-32884-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016943075 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 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. 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. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Cover image: Frido at studio escalamar Cover image of NGC 2237 by Nick Howes in memory of Dr John Griffiths, founder of the Griffon Educational Observatory, El Bosque, Andalusia. All uncredited images in the text are by the author Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
This book is dedicated to: My wonderful wife Dena For all her patience and support. You are my brightest star….
About the Author
Martin Griffiths is an enthusiastic science communicator, writer, and professional astronomer. Over his career he has utilized history, astronomy, and science fiction as tools to encourage greater public understanding of science. He is a recipient of the Astrobiology Society of Britain’s Public Outreach Award (2008) and the Astronomical League’s Outreach Master Award (2010). He also holds the League’s Master Observer certificate and has written or contributed to over 100 published science articles for many journals. He was one of the founder members of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group, which was active in 2003–2006. He also managed a multimillion pound European program in Astrobiology for adult learners across Wales in 2003–2008. Since then he has been involved in promoting adult education across Wales,
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