Deep Sky Observing An Astronomical Tour
This updated second edition has all of the information needed for your successful forays into deep sky observing. Coe uses his years of experience to give detailed practical advice about how to find the best observing site, how to make the most of th
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Deep Sky Observing
An Astronomical Tour Second Edition The Patrick Moore
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Deep Sky Observing
An Astronomical Tour Steven R. Coe Second Edition
Steven R. Coe Livingston, TX, USA
ISSN 1431-9756 ISSN 2197-6562 (electronic) The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series ISBN 978-3-319-22529-6 ISBN 978-3-319-22530-2 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-22530-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015951792 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer-Verlag London 2000 © 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 photo credit: Courtesy of Grand Canyon National Park Service. Used with a Creative Commons license. Image taken from the Grand Canyon NPS annual star party Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Acknowledgments
This book is dedicated to the members of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Phoenix, Arizona, USA (See Fig. 1). I acquired the ability to write about deep-sky observing by “practicing” in the club newsletter. I treasure the years of their fellowship while observing the Universe. Thanks to all. Steven R. Coe 2016
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Fig. 1 The Saguaro Astronomy Club set up and ready for the Messier Marathon
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Fig. 2 Saguaro Astronomy Club at a star party in the cool pines
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Contents
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Who Can Benefit from This Book? .......................................................
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Why Should You Listen to Me? .............................................................
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How Do I Find the Best Observing Site? ..............................................
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How Do I Maximize My Time While Observing? ................................ Be Weather-Wise....................................................................................... Learn t
