TY - BOOK ID - 80815490 TI - The complete guide to the Herschel objects PY - 2011 SN - 9780511667589 0511667582 9780521768924 0521768926 9781139220415 1139220411 9781139223843 1139223844 1139217321 9781139217323 9781139217323 1139209310 1107225264 1280773448 9786613684219 1139222139 1139214241 PB - Cambridge Cambridge University Press DB - UniCat KW - Astronomy KW - Stars KW - Nebulae KW - Galactic nebulae KW - Gaseous nebulae KW - Nebulas KW - Galaxies KW - Sidereal system KW - Circumstellar matter KW - Clusters KW - Herschel, William, KW - Gershelʹ, Fridrikh Vilʹgelʹm, KW - Gershelʹ, Vilʹi︠a︡m, KW - Herschel, Frederick William, KW - Herschel, Friedrich Wilhelm, KW - Herschel, Wilhelm, UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:80815490 AB - Sir William Herschel's contributions to astronomy during the late eighteenth century are unrivalled. His lasting legacy is his dedicated all-sky survey of star clusters and nebulae, and these objects continue to be among the most studied in the night sky. This unique book provides a complete re-examination of Herschel's entire catalogue of non-stellar discoveries, making it the most accurate and up-to-date reference of its kind. Retrace the footsteps of one of history's greatest astronomers and explore every one of Herschel's landmark discoveries, including those considered to be lost or non-existent. Read detailed notes about each object's appearance and physical characteristics, and view hundreds of photos of the most intriguing Herschel objects, along with dozens of sketches of what is visible at the eyepiece. This superb book is a must-have for amateur astronomers seeking new and exciting observing challenges, and as the ultimate reference on the Herschel objects. ER -