Star clusters and how to observe them
Star clusters are among the most spectacular objects for amateur astronomers to observe and image. They represent the beginning, the present and the future of the universe, from sparse open clusters containing only a dozen stars, to giant globular clusters, each replete with a million suns. Part one of this detailed book provides a comprehensive review of star clusters - including open, globular, extragalactic, and even cluster remnants - along with their evolution and physics. Part two is about observing. The larger clusters can be observed through the most basic equipment - normal binoculars or budget telescopes - but Mark Allison talks about instrumentation and accessories, for observers from beginner to expert. Finally there is an observing guide and a comprehensive observing list for a wide range of telescope apertures. This one book provides all you need to observe star clusters, and to understand the many and varied objects that fall under this classification
Springer eBooks
Observations
1 online resource (xii, 212 pages) : illustrations
9781846281983, 9781846281907, 9781280611124, 9786610611126, 1846281989, 1846281903, 128061112X, 6610611122
209948936
Stars: The Ingredients of Star Clusters
The Milky Way: Home to Star Clusters
Open Clusters
Globular Clusters
Stellar Associations
Asterisms
Extragalactic Clusters
Cluster Remnants
Misfits and 'Non-existent' Clusters
Instruments
Equipment and Accessories
Observation Planning and Resources
Observing Guide and Techniques
Imaging and Recording Objects
Comprehensive Observing List
Catalogues and Cluster Data
English
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