num_pages: 192
description: Filled with concise descriptions and out-of-this-world photography, the National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Galaxies &amp; Other Deep-Sky Objects is designed to be compact enough to literally fit into any star-gazer's back pocket. This streamlined volume an easy-to-use field guide covering more than 70 deep-sky objects; a complete overview of the evolution of galaxies, nebulae, quasars, star clusters and other objects in space that make up our universe.This pocket guide is packed with information; abundant color photographs and images capturing the magnificence of the stars that compose various deep-space phenomena; text detailing the different types of objects in space, specific names and cataloging of each space phenomena, information on measuring each object's distance and location in the sky and the minimal optical aid needed to observe a particular deep-space matter.From casual star-gazers, budding astronomers to the more experienced, the National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Galaxies &amp; Other Deep-Sky Objects is an excellent and convenient reference guide to bring along when skywatching.
language: English
title: National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Galaxies and Other Deep Sky Objects
titlecomplete: National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Galaxies and Other Deep Sky Objects (National Audubon Society Pocket Guides)
ratings_count: 9
series: National Audubon Society Pocket Guides
publisher: Knopf