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16 years 10 months ago #60226
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Just been reading through my recently arrived copy of The Messier Objects by Stephen James O'Meara. Its a really good introduction to observing these objects and an excellent way of planning a nights observing in advance. All the objects are described in detail along with drawings as seen through a quality 4" refractor.
Highly recommended.
Just been reading through my recently arrived copy of The Messier Objects by Stephen James O'Meara. Its a really good introduction to observing these objects and an excellent way of planning a nights observing in advance. All the objects are described in detail along with drawings as seen through a quality 4" refractor.
Highly recommended.
The Lord giveth, the Revenue taketh away. (John 1:16)
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16 years 10 months ago #60230
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I'll second that John! All his books are excellent and the enthuasism O'Meara has for his hobby really shines through.
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16 years 10 months ago #60455
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Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMDÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
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Replied by jeyjey on topic Re: The Messier Objects
I'll second (third?) the two Johns' recommendations, but I must say that my favorite of O'Meara's is his "Hidden Treasures". I think it covers around 110 targets just like his Messier and Caldwell books, but he goes into a lot more detail on each one, making for a much thicker (and more involving) book.
He also wrote a Herschel 400 guide, but I don't have that one. (I don't have his Caldwell book either, because I assume it overlaps in targets with Messier. Can anyone confirm/deny that?)
-- Jeff.
He also wrote a Herschel 400 guide, but I don't have that one. (I don't have his Caldwell book either, because I assume it overlaps in targets with Messier. Can anyone confirm/deny that?)
-- Jeff.
Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium                              Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMDÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-125 / AP1200GTOÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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16 years 10 months ago #61155
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My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA
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Someone put me onto this site.
www.stargazing.net/chrisbrankin/sketches/Messier/index.html
Its basically sketches of Messier objects upto 109.
M27 is REALLY something i want to see. Think i may need more apeture then 3.5 though.
www.stargazing.net/chrisbrankin/sketches/Messier/index.html
Its basically sketches of Messier objects upto 109.
M27 is REALLY something i want to see. Think i may need more apeture then 3.5 though.
Paul C
My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA
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16 years 10 months ago #61167
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hmm. ive heard some really good things about this book - and having a small scope makes it doubly interesting. i might have to look into it.
Paul
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16 years 10 months ago #61168
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Paul C
My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA
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Jovian.................if you have a small scope (60-90mm) check out "Turn Left At Orion".
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My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA
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