Observer’s Guide to Star Clusters

294 Pages·2013·8.09 MB·English

by  Mike Inglis (auth.)

Mike Inglis
Observer’s
Guide to Star
Clusters
The Patrick Moore
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Observer’s
Guide to
Star Clusters
Mike Inglis
Dr. Mike Inglis
Long Island, USA
ISSN 1431-9756
ISBN 978-1-4614-7566-8 ISBN 978-1-4614-7567-5 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-7567-5
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Dedication
For Arfur, Bynxie, and Charlie

Acknowledgments
I would like to thank the following individuals and organizations, without whom this book would
never have seen the light of day (or darkness of night?).
Maury Solomon, Harry Blom, and John Watson at Springer Publishing. Their belief that the book
would one day be fi nished, along with their patience, allowed me to complete the book and deliver
it in its fi nal from, acceptable by all. They also forgave me when I started writing on a completely
different topic by mistake.
Carina Software, publishers of the V oyager planetarium program. This terri fi c piece of software
allowed me to make the star maps in a manner that was dictated by myself and not by the limitations
of a program.
Steve Roach, the musician and composer whose music was a constant companion during the
lonely days and nights, as the guide was compiled.
I also want to especially thank the following astronomers, who kindly contributed to the guide.
They are some of the most knowledgeable and experienced observers around. Their passion for
astronomy, and their willingness to share that passion, is admirable. They are:
Dave Eagle (UK)
Phil Harrington (USA)
Michael Hurrell (UK)
Martin Mobberly (UK)
Jim Mullaney (USA)
Thank you everyone!
Long Island, USA Mike Inglis
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About the Author
Dr. Mike Inglis was born in Wales in the UK, but lives and works in the USA, where he is Professor
of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the State University of New York. He is a Fellow of the Royal
Astronomical Society, A NASA Solar System Ambassador, a Member of the American Astronomical
Society, a Member of the Royal Institution, and a Member of the British Astronomical Association.
He is the author of many books and research papers including Field Guide to Deep Sky Objects
(Springer, 2012, 2nd Edition), An Observer’s Guide to Stellar Evolution (Springer, 2003), Astronomy
of the Milky Way, Vol. I and II (Springer, 2004), and Astrophysics is Easy (Springer, 2007). He is a
Series Editor of several Springer book series for both amateur and professional astronomers.
Although a professional astronomer, he is also a lifelong amateur astronomer, and observes the night
sky, around the world whenever time, and the sky, permit.
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