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Book Synopsis: This book and a telescope are all you need to find, view, and record your observations of the 110 most popular stargazing targets. But what makes this list of objects so famous? Over 200 years ago, the French comet hunter Charles Messier published a list of fuzzy, comet-like objects he saw through his telescope. To him, they were a nuisance. We now know them as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies! Modern astronomers later expanded his list from 103 to 110 objects – and they’re some of the finest celestial sights to explore with your backyard telescope, especially after you’re ready to move beyond the Moon and planets. This book is your guide to seeing each deep sky object in Messier’s list - plus a complete how-to for budding astronomers.
Finding the 110 Messier (pronounced Messy-ay) objects has never been easier! We provide a star map for each target - plus written directions for how to find it by star-hopping, an “eyepiece view” image to confirm you’re seeing it, observing tips from two veteran stargazers, and interesting facts. We also highlight additional nearby objects.
These objects are presented in their recommended viewing order - either by season, or during an all-night marathon! Each page contains an observation log so you can track your progress, and later apply for a Messier Observing Certificate from the Astronomical League and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Certificate Application instructions are provided in the appendix of the book.
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Looking to explore the wonders of the night sky? Look no further than our book "110 Things to See With a Telescope: The World's Most Famous Stargazing List". With this book in hand, along with a telescope, you'll be able to discover, view, and record your observations of the 110 most popular stargazing targets. But what makes this list so famous? It all goes back to Charles Messier, the comet hunter who first cataloged these celestial objects over 200 years ago.
Originally, Messier saw these objects as nuisances, mistaking them for fuzzy comets. Little did he know that they were actually star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies! Modern astronomers later expanded his list from 103 to 110 objects, making them some of the finest celestial sights you can explore with your backyard telescope. Whether you're ready to move beyond the Moon and planets or just starting out, this book is your ultimate guide.
So, how do you find these incredible objects? Our book makes it easier than ever before. Each target comes with a star map, providing you with clear directions for finding it by star-hopping. We also include an "eyepiece view" image to help you confirm that you're seeing it correctly. And to enhance your experience, we've included observing tips from two veteran stargazers and interesting facts about each object. Plus, we even highlight additional nearby objects to discover and explore.
To make it even more convenient, these objects are presented in their recommended viewing order, whether by season or during an all-night marathon. And as you delve deeper into your stargazing journey, you can track your progress on each page with our observation log. Later on, you'll even have the opportunity to apply for a Messier Observing Certificate from prestigious organizations like the Astronomical League and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The certificate application instructions can be found in the appendix of the book.
Ready to embark on an extraordinary cosmic adventure? Get a copy of "110 Things to See With a Telescope: The World's Most Famous Stargazing List" now and start exploring the mesmerizing objects of Messier's list. Begin your stargazing journey today!
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