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Deep-Sky Companions: The Messier Objects (Rated: E)
Product Type: BookReviewer: Spooky, Cute & staiNed  Review Rated: E |
Amazon's Price: $ 43.95
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Summary of this Book... | ||
The bright galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae catalogued in the late 1700s by the famous comet hunter Charles Messier are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the sky. The second edition of Stephen James O'Meara's acclaimed observing guide to the Messier Objects features improved star charts for helping you find the objects, a much more robust telling of the history behind their discovery – including a glimpse into Messier's fascinating life – and updated astrophysical facts to put it all into context. | ||
This type of Book is good for... | ||
Stargazers or anyone who appreciates the night sky. | ||
I especially liked... | ||
The night photographs taken by beginners. | ||
I didn't like... | ||
Expensive and heavy. | ||
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to... | ||
Educate myself some more. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
Smart. | ||
The author of this Book... | ||
Stephen James O'Meara is well known among the astronomical community for his engaging and informative writing style and for his remarkable skills as a visual observer. | ||
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