Hartung's Astronomical Objects For Southern Telescopes

David Frew, David Malin

• Publisher: Melbourne University Press Digital
• Year: 2016
• ISBN:
  9780522871241
• Edition: 2
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: World History
• Index: History

Many of the most spectacular and interesting astronomical objects are found in the magnificent southern skies. Professor E. J. Hartung first produced a comprehensive and highly respected guide for southern observers in 1968. The book was thoroughly revised, expanded in 1995, enhancing its essential character as an indispensable source of information for the active observer of the night sky.Nearly 200 objects are illustrated in black and white and much new background material has been included about the constellations and celestial coordinate systems as well as a more modern description of the stars, nebulae and galaxies. New tables include a 'southern Messier' list of objects.The authors' passion for their subject makes this a unique and inspirational book.

Table of contents

• Hartung’s Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes
• Contents
• Abbreviations
• The Greek Alphabet
• Preface to the New Edition
• Preface to the Original Edition
• E. J. Hartung, a Biographical Note
• 1 The Stars as Clock, Calendar and Compass
• 2 Stars and Starlight
• 3 Clusters of Stars
• 4 Nebulae
• 5 Galaxies
• 6 Amateur Observing
• 7 Introduction to the Table
• Table of Telescopic Objects
• Descriptions of Constellations and Objects
• General References
• Appendix 1 New Items in Main Table
• Appendix 2 The Messier Objects, 2000
• Appendix 3 The Brightest Stars
• Index