Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects - Stephen James O'Meara

Amateur astronomy is a wonderful hobby that gives people the opportunity to view the many wonders the night sky has to offer. For someone who's never looked through a telescope before, the range of objects on show can be bewildering. The Moon and other planets are, of course, popular targets for pointing telescopes at. Past the outer reaches of the Solar System are many other enticing targets, too. But what to look at? The most famous astronomer in the world, Patrick Moore has compiled a list of 109 of his favourite astronomical subjects called the Caldwell Catalogue (Caldwell is Sir Patrick's 'other' surname. This was used to avoid confusion with ...  Read the complete review