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Experiments, Instruments & Measurement - 110 Things to See With a Telescope: The World's Most Famous Stargazing List

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Book Synopsis: This book and a telescope are all you need to find, view, and record your observations of the most popular stargazing targets. But what makes this list 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 "110 Things to See With a Telescope: The World's Most Famous Stargazing List"! This amazing book is your ultimate guide to discovering, viewing, and recording your observations of the most popular stargazing targets. With this book and a telescope, you'll be on your way to becoming a master stargazer!

What sets this list apart and makes it famous? It all started with Charles Messier, the French comet hunter, who encountered these fuzzy, comet-like objects while searching for comets. Little did he know, he had stumbled upon star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies - breathtaking celestial sights waiting to be explored. Modern astronomers later expanded his list to include 110 objects, and they are truly some of the finest wonders of the night sky.

With "110 Things to See With a Telescope," you'll have everything you need to find and experience each deep sky object in Messier's list. We provide star maps and written directions for each target, making it easy for you to locate them using the technique of star-hopping. To ensure you're seeing the right object, you'll find an "eyepiece view" image on each page to confirm your observation.

But that's not all! We've also included observing tips from two seasoned stargazers to enhance your experience and provide interesting facts about each object. Additionally, we highlight nearby objects that you might want to check out for an even more enriching stargazing session. It's a comprehensive guide that ensures you won't miss out on any celestial wonders.

As you embark on your stargazing journey, the book conveniently presents the objects in their recommended viewing order, whether it's by season or during an all-night marathon. Each page features an observation log, allowing you to keep track of your progress and adventure through the night sky. Plus, once you've observed every object, you can apply for a prestigious Messier Observing Certificate from the Astronomical League and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Instructions for the certificate application are provided in the book's appendix.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the most famous stargazing targets. Get your hands on "110 Things to See With a Telescope" and start your journey into the mesmerizing world of the night sky today!

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