Skyatlas 2000.0 Companion. 2nd Edition

This book is a comprehensive guide to every star cluster, nebula, and galaxy plotted in Sky Atlas 2000, 0, 2nd edition. In addition to listing each object's chart number(s), the authors provide a descriptive paragraph about each, including comments by renowned observers when appropriate, plus the following basic data : Object type Constellation Celestial coordinates Angular size n Apparent brightness Position angle (for all galaxies). Objects are listed two ways for easy reference : alphabetically by popular name or principal designation, as well as by chart number. The book includes a detailed introduction, Sky Atlas 2000, 0 chart key, and bibliography.