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Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy : The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series - Antony Cooke

Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy

By: Antony Cooke

Paperback | 28 January 2012 | Edition Number 2012

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There are 'voids' obscuring all kinds of objects in the cosmos. Voids may be within an object, or between an object and us. Dark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Lanes looks out into the deep sky at those apparent dark regions in space, which are among the most compelling telescopic destinations for amateur observers. One famous example is Barnard's dark nebulae - those striking dark clouds set against the background of stars in the Milky Way. But there are countless other less well known examples. These dark regions are often ignored altogether or commented upon only briefly in astronomy books, and it is all too easy to overlook the treasure trove they offer the observer.

Dark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Lanes is a great source of practical information for observers. Such voids may be successfully observed using conventional observing methods, but they are often far better seen with technologies such as light-pollution filters, CCD video cameras, and image intensifiers. This book explains the optimal ways to observe each object in detail.

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"In Dark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Belts, Cooke describes a neglected area in the deep-sky observers' canon, the dark nebulae, and in addition he includes almost anything that may be perceived as dark in relation to deep-sky objects. ... The most likely beneficiaries of this book may well be the keen and more-advanced visual deep-sky observer who loves to chase features such as dark 'lanes' in globular star clusters and the dusty areas of spiral galaxies ... ." (Nick Hewitt, The Observatory, Vol. 132 (1231), December, 2012)

"It is clear that Cooke ... has a passion for visually observing many dark areas of the universe. He clearly articulates this passion in his book and provides a wealth of observing challenges for observers with large amateur instruments. ... this reviewer, considers the scope of the book unique, so it would not have any competition in the campus library. Most of the black-and-white figures support the text. ... Overall, a useful resource. Summing Up: Recommended. General audiences and lower-and upper-division undergraduates." (J. R. Kraus, Choice, Vol. 50 (1), September, 2012)

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