Good Book

Hi All,

I'm looking for a good book that has information about what I am observing... Star atlas's have none... I realize there is a host of information on the net but I am an outside person and would sooner read outside in the sunshine.. ( or inside on the lazy boy in the winter)..

I'm interested in mostly the brighter galaxies like m81,m82,m51 and nebulas etc... that I can see from my backyard... I already know how to find them but just want more information "about" them

Any suggestions would be appreciated


*** By the way.... Anyone else see 2 moon shadows and the great beige spot last night? ( April 26th )

Thanks

Mark v

Hello there Mark,

The info you seek is free ;-).
http://www.seds.org/messier/data2.html
But a good observing book on Messier objects that I like is O'Meara's book.

Ron B[ee]

Mark, these brief book reviews may help you make your decision. 25 book reviews in one article.

Luginbuhl and Skiff is a good book, just data, no charts.

Believe it or not Binocular Astronomy by Crossen is full of descriptive data and since it crosses the boundary, has data, charts and detail, an excellent choice.


http://www.cloudynights.com/books/books-general.htm

edz

You can't go wrong with _The Night Sky Observer's Guide_, _Burnham's Celestial Handbook_ (increasingly outdated technically but still a unique resource), _Observing the Deep Sky_ by Phil Harrington, and _Deep-Sky Wonders_ by Walter Scott Houston.

Dave Mitsky

Thanks Guys,


I now have plenty to get me on my way... These were just the type of books and sites I was looking for!!


Mark Visser