Observing Nebulae

• Main Author: Griffiths, Martin (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

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 ph...

Table of Contents:

• Nebulae and Their Historical Importance
• Astrophysics of Nebulae
• Observing Techniques
• Instruments and Equipment
• Photographing Nebulae
• Observing List of Nebulae
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index.