Years ago when I was living in Cambridgeshire, I bought a copy of 'The Universe from your Backyard' by David J. Eicher. This was based on a series in Astronomy magazine in the 1980's. I have always found it a fascinating book. It is set out via constellation (more or less). There is a section for each of the major constellations and the main DSO's that can be seen. IT also gives you the best season for that particular constellation. As well as some photographs, there are sketches of the DSO's , all taken using telescopes of different apertures/type. All in all very useful.
Now that I have started to take my first wobbly steps in astrophotography, David Eicher's book sets me a great challenge in that with my equipment plus my skill, I am working at a level of detail around that of the late 1970'/early 80's! I hope to see my progress.
Anyway, I decided I needed another book ( can never have too many books!). So, via good old Amazon, I have order a copy of 'Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects' by
Christian B.Luginbuhl, It sounds good, has a good review and was only £7.48 plus about £3 postage for a hard back!! Seems to be a step up from David Eicher's book in that there are many more objects. This book was published in the 90's. So. now I have the two books ot use to find and compare DSO's with. When I can 'do better', I will have to buy a more modern book!
Awesome picture of the day:
Best yet of Pluto
Now that I have started to take my first wobbly steps in astrophotography, David Eicher's book sets me a great challenge in that with my equipment plus my skill, I am working at a level of detail around that of the late 1970'/early 80's! I hope to see my progress.
Anyway, I decided I needed another book ( can never have too many books!). So, via good old Amazon, I have order a copy of 'Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects' by
Christian B.Luginbuhl, It sounds good, has a good review and was only £7.48 plus about £3 postage for a hard back!! Seems to be a step up from David Eicher's book in that there are many more objects. This book was published in the 90's. So. now I have the two books ot use to find and compare DSO's with. When I can 'do better', I will have to buy a more modern book!
Awesome picture of the day:
Best yet of Pluto
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