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O'Meara, Stephen James, 1956-

The Messier objects / Stephen James O'Meara ; foreword by David H. Levy. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998. - xiv, 304 p. : ill ; 26 cm. - Deep-sky companions . - Deep-sky companions. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-304) and index.

Choice. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.).

Presents illustrations and descriptions of 110 deep-sky curiosities observed and cataloged by eighteenth-century comet hunter Charles Messier, and includes a brief account of his life, as well as information about skywatching methods and equipment.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

ISBN: 0521553326

LCCN: 96051773

Subjects--Personal Names:
Messier, Charles. Catalogue des nébuleuses et amas d'étoiles.
Messier, Charles. Catalogue des nébuleuses et amas d'étoiles.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astronomy--Charts, diagrams, etc.
Astronomy--Observers' manuals.
Galaxies--Charts, diagrams, etc.
Nebulae--Charts, diagrams, etc.
Stars--Clusters--Charts, diagrams, etc.
Astronomy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Galaxies--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Nebulae--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Stars--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC Class. No.: QB65 / .O44 1998

Dewey Class. No.: 523.8