The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to the Deep-Sky Catalogs

Helps you understand what these catalogs are, how they came about, how to use them effectively, and why it is a good idea to compare them to each other. Allows for the creation of a personalized observing program for amateur astronomers at any level of experience. Serves as an excellent reference source for amateur astronomers, libraries, astronomy students, teachers, and researchers. Includes a b...