Books by Philip S. Harrington
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Topics covered
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Definitions of deep-sky objects, including:
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Double stars
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Variable stars
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Asterisms
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Open and globular star clusters
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Bright, dark, and planetary nebulae
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Galaxies
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Deep-sky catalogs
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Messier
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Herschel's General catalog
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New General Catalog
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Index Catalogs
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Collinder, Melotte, Harvard, Barnard, and many other specialty catalogs
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Observing tricks and tips
Chapter 6 updates
None (so far)
Recommended reading
Books
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Celestial Harvest: 300-Plus Showpieces of the Heavens for Telescope Viewing and Contemplation; Mullaney, J. Dover, 2002; ISBN 0486425541.
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The Deep Sky: An Introduction (Sky & Telescope Observer's Guides); Harrington, P.; Sky Pub Corp, 1997; ISBN: 0933346808
- Deep-Sky Wonders; Houston, W. and O'Meara, S.; Sky Publishing, 1998; ISBN 093334693X.
- Night Sky Observer's Guide, volume 1 (Autumn/Winter) and volume 2 (Spring/Summer); Kepple, G. and Sanner, G.; Willmann-Bell, 1998; ISBN 0943396581.
- Star-Hopping : Your Visa to Viewing the Universe; Garfinkle, R.; Cambridge Univ Pr (Trd), 1997; ISBN: 0521598893.
- Turn Left at Orion; Cosmolmagno, G. & Davis, D.; Cambridge Univ Pr (Trd), 2000; ISBN 0521781906.
- Year-Round Messier Marathon Field Guide; Pennington, H.; Willmann-Bell, 1998; ISBN 0943396549.
Web sites
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American Association of Variable Star Observers
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The world's largest and foremost organization devoted to observing variable stars. Web site also has dozens of star charts that can be downloaded and printed for outdoor use.
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Comprehensive listing of deep-sky catalogs
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Includes complete listings of Messier, Herschel, NGC, and other deep-sky catalogs.
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An excellent site and tool for deep-sky observers. The site uses a web-based version of the Saguaro Astronomy Club's database, which consists of more than 10,000 records.
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