Atlas Messier-Guide

The ultimate guide to 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies

The Messier objects are the most beautiful targets in the deep sky. The MESSIER GUIDE is that
practical tools to visit all 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies
photograph and observe. Short texts, data, maps, photos and drawings are combined into a unique tool - with a water-repellent surface and practical ring binding - equally suitable for beginners and professionals.

The cornerstones:

• all 110 objects on 96 pages
• Order according to optimal observation time in the year
• Information on running a Messier marathon
• water-repellent surface, ring binding
  

For each object there is:

• current figures and data
• Information about the optimal time in each month
• Perception traffic light for urban and rural skies
• Information on astrophysics and observation tips
• two matched search cards
• a photo showing neighboring objects and comparison stars
• a drawing with a medium-sized telescope
• Tips for astrophotographers and visual observers