Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy

A Walking Tour of the Cosmos for City Sky Watchers

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Paperback | 23 May 2006

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Most amateur astronomers yearn to observe more frequently. Many of them, however, live in urban and highly developed suburban areas that are heavily light polluted. Due to this light pollution, they are under the impression that deep sky objects - nebulae, galaxies, star clusters- are either invisible or not worth viewing from home. This book describes the many objects that can be seen in a bright urban sky, and shows the city or suburban astronomer how to observe object after object, season after season.

This book covers the "why," "how," and "what" of astronomy under light-polluted skies. The prospective city-based observer is told why to observe from home (there are hundreds of spectacular objects to be seen from the average urban site), how to observe the city sky (telescopes, accessories, and moderns techniques), and what to observe. About 50% of the book is devoted to describing "tours" of the sky, with physical and observational descriptions, at-the-eyepiece drawings, and photographs.

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"The Urban Astronomer's Guide seeks to debunk and a convincing job it does too. ... a useful introduction to astronomy in general and a helpful guide to anyone, urban or otherwise, thinking of buying or upgrading their equipment. ... The Urban Astronomers Guide brings serious deep space observation right to where you can get the most out of it - your own back yard." (Ray Bradfield, Astronomy and Space, February, 2008)

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Non-Fiction Nature & The Natural World Popular Astronomy & Space Science Physics Applied Physics Astrophysics Astronomy, Space & Time Astronomical Observation & Observatories

Introduction	p. vii
Telescopes and Techniques
The Whys and Hows of Urban Observing	p. 3
Telescopes for Urban Observers	p. 13
Accessories for Urban Observers	p. 37
Urban Observing Techniques and Projects	p. 53
Urban Observing Programs	p. 69
A Walking Tour of the Cosmos
Spring	p. 93
Burning Heart of the Hunting Dogs, M94, M51, and Company	p. 93
Lion's Den	p. 104
The Tresses of Berenice	p. 113
In the Arms of the Maiden	p. 124
Summer	p. 135
The Friendly Stars	p. 135
Arkenstone in the Stars	p. 145
Star Nests in Cygnus	p. 153
Requiem for the Dead Stars	p. 161
Autumn	p. 169
A Trio of Fall Globulars	p. 169
Titan and Crab	p. 177
The Cassiopeia Clusters	p. 187
Deep Water Constellations	p. 195
Winter	p. 201
M78: Return of the Hunter	p. 201
Challenges for Deep Winter Nights	p. 210
A Surprise Planetary	p. 216
Winter's Eskimo	p. 223
One for the Road	p. 230
Internet Resources	p. 237
Finding Directions in the Sky	p. 239
Object Classifications and Descriptions	p. 241
The Urban Astronomer's Guide: Complete List of Objects	p. 245
Index	p. 251
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