Observing Nebulae
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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. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting astrophysical properties of these clouds, which are an important subject of study in astronomy and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach, the text is easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70 objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a little experience in astronomy, whether professional or amateur, to locate, identify and record the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders, or to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And the views are unbeatable.
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. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting astrophysical properties of these clouds, which are an important subject of study in astronomy and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach, the text is easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70 objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a little experience in astronomy, whether professional or amateur, to locate, identify and record the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders, or to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And the views are unbeatable.
Guides observers to the best nebulous objects in the night sky from any latitude, including the incorporation of numerous Southern Hemisphere objects Authored by a recipient of the "Master Observer Award" of the Astronomical League, who is extremely familiar with the instrumentation needed to view and image nebulae as well as having a deep understanding of their properties Contains many stunning pictures illustrating the beautiful and multi-colored nebulae of the Milky Way
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Martin Griffiths
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Astronomical imaging of nebulae Astronomical observing of nebulae Identifying nebulae in our Galaxy Nebulae classification Nebulae features Nebulae field guide Nebulae guide Nebulae in Milky Way Observers guide nebulae Observing nebulae Types of nebulae
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“This book on observing nebulae is part of the Springer Practical Astronomy series and is intended for amateur astronomers who wish either to observe visually or image planetary and reflection nebulae, supernova remnants, HII regions, and dark nebulae.” (Callum Potter, The Observatory, Vol. 137 (1261), December, 2017)
“All but the brightest nebulae can be challenging for amateur astronomers to observe, so in Observing Nebulae, Griffiths (director, Brecon Beacons Observatory, UK) provides tools to help plan observation nights to successfully target and image these objects. … As a resource, this book is best for experienced observers looking to test their abilities to observe fainter, more challenging targets. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.” (C. Palma, Choice, Vol. 54 (11), July, 2017)()