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The deep sky observer's year : a guide to observing deep-sky objects throughout the year

by Grant Privett, Paul Parsons

This month-by-month guide identifies optimal deep-sky objects for observation, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies. It features difficulty ratings for different telescope sizes, background information, and practical advice on astronomical imaging and resources.

Accession 17331 ISBN 1852332735 Publisher Springer
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