Abbreviations; The Greek alphabet; Preface to the new edition; Acknowledgements; Preface to the original edition; A biographical note E. J. Hartung; References; 1. The stars as clock, calendar and compass; 2. Stars and starlight; 3. Clusters of stars; 4. Nebulae; 5. Galaxies; 6. Amateur observing; 7. Introduction to the table; 8. Table of telescopic objects; General references; Appendices; Index.
Superbly illustrated, up-to-date, expanded version of Hartung's indispensable guide, useful to amateur and expert observers.
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