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Deep-sky wonders

by Walter Scott Houston, Stephen James O'Meara

A year-round guide to star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, featuring highlights from the Deep-Sky Wonders column. It includes expert advice on celestial observation and detailed commentary on various deep-sky objects for amateur astronomers.

Accession 16993 ISBN 093334693X Publisher Sky Publishing
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