PDF-(BOOS)-The Caldwell Objects and How to Observe Them (Astronomers\' Observing Guides)

The Messiers catalog of 109 nonstellar objects is still used by amateur astronomers as a guide to interesting objects to view and image In 1995 the notable English astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore published his own catalog of a further 109 objects to complement the Messier catalog and provide an extended list of fascinating targets for amateur astronomers He called it the Caldwell Catalog Sir Patricks full name is Patrick Alfred CaldwellMoore the M designation having already been used by Messier Some of the objects included are Caldwell 11 The Bubble Nebula spiral galaxy Calwell 30 and Caldwell 49 and 50 The Rosette Nebulae Along with Messiers list and Herschels list of mostly faint nonstellar objects the Caldwell objects are now programmed into many automated telescope controllers This allows all of these objects to be located easily even by newcomer astronomers The Caldwell objects are just as spectacular as the M objects especially when using the large telescopes and the sensitive CCD cameras readily available today The Caldwell Objects and How to Observe Them comprehensively describes all of the 109 Caldwell objects with specific advice on how to find them if necessary with a GoTo telescope how to visually observe or image them and how to imageprocess the results There is information about the optimum astronomical equipment to use for each object and for those who prefer to make sketches there is advice on drawing these extended objects at the eyepiece. 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How much time do you spend observing in your classroom? … Actually sitting in a chair and only observing . Astronomy. , derived from the Greek words for . star law. , is the scientific study of all objects beyond our world. . Astronomy is not a “stand-alone” science. It combines areas from a number of other fields, including mathematics, chemistry, geology, biology and physics. . Spectroscopy is the principal tool used in astronomy to investigate the Universe beyond Earth\'s atmosphere. Through the analysis of electromagnetic radiation, spectrographs enable observers to assess the chemical composition, kinematics and local physical properties of distant stars, nebulae and galaxies. Thoroughly illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers a practical and comprehensive guide to the different spectroscopic methods used in all branches of astronomy, at all wavelengths from radio to gamma-ray and from ground and space-borne instruments. After a historical overview of the field, the central chapters navigate the various types of hardware used in spectroscopy. In-depth descriptions of modern techniques and their benefits and drawbacks help you choose the most promising observation strategy. The handbook finishes by assessing new technologies and future prospects for deep-sky observation. This text is an ideal reference for today\'s graduate students and active researchers, as well as those designing or operating spectroscopic instruments. Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are the state-of-the-art detector in many fields of observational science. Updated to include all of the latest developments in CCDs, this second edition of the Handbook of CCD Astronomy is a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using CCDs. Starting with their electronic workings, it discusses their basic characteristics and then gives methods and examples of how to determine these values. While the book focuses on the use of CCDs in professional observational astronomy, advanced amateur astronomers, and researchers in physics, chemistry, medical imaging, and remote sensing will also find it very valuable. Tables of useful and hard-to-find data, key practical equations, and new exercises round off the book and ensure that it provides an ideal introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, and a handy reference for more experienced users. In this new edition Robert Jastrow discusses the scientific discoveries that bring science into agreement or conflict with religion and examines the latest evidence for, as well as against the Big Bang theory, which argues that the Universe exploded into being. He explains the evidence for the mysterious Anthropic Principle, which asserts that the Universe was designed for mankind to live in and examines the case for and against Darwin\'s theory of evolution. This edition examines these issues from the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish viewpoints. The Caldwell Catalogue, compiled by the late Sir Patrick Moore (1923-2012), has delighted amateur astronomers worldwide since its publication in 1995. Twenty years on, Stephen James O\'Meara revisits his guide to these 109 deep-sky delights, breathing new life into them and the 20 additional observing targets included as an appendix. This second edition retains O\'Meara\'s detailed visual descriptions and sketches, accompanied by stunning new images taken by amateur photographer Mario Motta and observations by Magda Streicher. The astrophysical descriptions have been updated to account for the many advances in our understanding of the objects, not least due to an armada of space-borne observatories and the new technologies used in large ground-based telescopes. Ideal for observers who have completed the Messier objects and are looking for their next challenge, Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects is a fitting tribute from a renowned visual observer to one of astronomy\'s most famous personalities.