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Deep-Sky Companions: The Secret Deep [Kindle Edition]

Stephen James O'Meara (Author), Mario Motta (Photographer)

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'This text is a welcome addition to the library of any deep sky observer and a must for O'Meara fans. Recommended!' Astronomy Now

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In this fresh list, Stephen James O'Meara presents 109 new objects for stargazers to observe. The Secret Deep list contains many exceptional objects, including a planetary nebula whose last thermal pulse produced a circumstellar shell similar to the one expected in the final days of our Sun's life; a piece of the only supernova remnant known visible to the unaided eye; the flattest galaxy known; the largest edge-on galaxy in the heavens; the brightest quasar; and the companion star to one of the first black hole candidates ever discovered. Each object is accompanied by beautiful photographs and sketches, original finder charts, visual histories and up-to-date astrophysical information to enrich the observing experience. Featuring galaxies, clusters and nebulae not covered in other Deep-Sky Companions books, this is a wonderful addition to the series and an essential guide for any deep-sky observer.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 13302 KB
Print Length: 498 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (27 Jun 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B005Z9G1PY
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #242,914 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Excellent addition to the Deep Sky Companions series... 4 Nov 2011

By Rodger Raubach - Published on Amazon.com

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This is the fourth volume of what has become a series: Deep Sky Companions. The previous 3 volumes covered the "Messier Objects in the first volume, and the so-called "Caldwell Objects" in volume two. I have not yet read volume three, "Hidden Treasures," but after this volume "The Secret Deep," be assured that the third volume will be purchased shortly.

I gave this particular work only 4 stars...not for any lack in Mr. O'Meara's writing skills, but the object selection is tending towards "lame," to use a phrase from my young son. The number of interesting astronomical objects capable of being dredged up in a small (in this case a 5" refractor)telescope is reaching a point of diminishing return, especially if one does not have the pristine skies of the island of Hawaii! That said, I have observed numerous objects listed in the book. Some of the open star clusters aren't what one would call "spectacular" to say the least, but the selection of planetary nebulae and globular clusters is wonderful. I've viewed many of these on my own over the past 10 years.

The format is excellent, and the finding directions...adequate. These are not easy astronomical objects to find and observe in many cases. That said, I would still recommend the purchase of this volume by any serious backyard astronomer. It's always nice to have new horizons to follow, and many of the listed objects have been added to my "to do" list. For those without pristine skies, a larger aperture telescope would be nearly a "must."

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Excellent Guide 13 Oct 2011

By William A. Llano - Published on Amazon.com

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Stephen James O'Meara is perhaps the best writer on the subject since Robert Burnham(Celestial Handbook). His prose like style is unequaled, and his research into each object makes it a wealth of information. I was not too crazy about his first three books(The Messier Objects,The Caldwell Objects and the Herschell 400)but this one and" Hidden Treasures" volume, are in a league of their own. Excellent writing.

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