By Christian B. Luginbuhl
This can be the main distinct advisor to staring at galaxies, clusters and nebulae to be had in one quantity. The items integrated variety from these seen in binoculars to faint galaxies requiring a 30 cm telescope. for many gadgets descriptions are given for more than a few telescope apertures; includes facts no longer on hand in other places.
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