Hartung's Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes by Ernst Johannes Hartung, David Malin and David J. Frew (1995, Hardcover, Subsequent Edition)

Key Details
Author:	David Malin, David J. Frew, Ernst Johannes Hartung
Language:	English
Publisher:	Cambridge Univ Pr
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	0521554918
ISBN-13:	9780521554916

Additional Details
Edition Number:	2
Edition Description:	Subsequent

Size
Length:	428 pages
Height:	10.3 in
Width:	7.5 in
Thickness:	1.2 in
Weight:	43.2 oz

Publisher's Note
Many of the most spectacular and interesting astronomical objects are found in the magnificent southern skies. With this up-to-date, superbly illustrated handbook everyone, from the amateur with a pair of binoculars to the expert with a sophisticated telescope, can discover more about what they have seen and where to look for new and interesting objects. Professor E. J. Hartung first produced a comprehensive and highly respected guide for southern observers in 1968. Now the book has been thoroughly revised and expanded, enhancing its essential character as an indispensable source of information for the active observer of the night sky. Nearly 200 objects are illustrated (more than 60 in colour) and much new background material has been included about the constellations and celestial coordinate systems as well as a more modern description of the stars, nebulae and galaxies. New tables include a 'southern Messier' list of objects.

Many of the most spectacular astronomical objects are found in the southern skies. With this up-to-date, superbly illustrated handbook, both the amateur with binoculars and the expert with a telescope can make discoveries about new and interesting objects. Professor E. J. Hartung first produced his comprehensive and highly respected guide in 1968. Now the book has been greatly expanded and thoroughly revised, enhancing its character as an indispensable information source. With over 150 illustrations, new material is included on constellations and celestial coordinate systems as well as more modern descriptions of stars, nebulae and galaxies. The authors have included a new "southern Messier" list of objects. The authors' passion for their subject make this a unique and inspirational book. Many of the beautiful photographs were taken by David Malin, the world's leading astronomical photographer. The result will fascinate active and armchair astronomers alike.

Many of the most spectacular astronomical objects are found in the southern skies. With this up-to-date, superbly illustrated handbook, both the amateur with binoculars and the expert with a telescope can make discoveries about new and interesting objects. Professor E. J. Hartung first produced his comprehensive and highly respected guide in 1968. Now the book has been greatly expanded and thoroughly revised, enhancing its character as an indispensable information source. With over 150 illustrations, new material is included on constellations and celestial coordinate systems as well as more modern descriptions of stars, nebulae and galaxies. The authors have included a new southern Messier list of objects. The authors' passion for their subject make this a unique and inspirational book. Many of the beautiful photographs were taken by David Malin, the world's leading astronomical photographer. The result will fascinate active and armchair astronomers alike.