Deep-sky observing, looking at objects beyond the solar system, is the most popular field for amateur astronomers. Of all the areas of the night sky, the Milky Way - that's the view looking towards the centre of our own galaxy - is the place where most of the interesting deep-sky objects accessible to amateur astronomers lie. It is one of a two-volume set that deal with the entire Milky Way - this first volume looks at what can be seen predominantly from the Northern skies. Equipped with this book, an amateur astronomer can go out on any clear night of the year and observe the galaxy we live in - The Milky Way. Astronomy of the Milky Way includes many of the latest professional pictures of Milky Way objects as well as amateur images, and also features star charts and maps for quick location of interesting objects.

Presents the latest astrophysical findings on the target objects, bringing the book fully up to date Features many color sky images from more recent sources, with a new layout to increase the utility of each chapter Includes re-drawn star charts and maps which provide more detail for easier observing

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Mike Inglis was born in Wales in Great Britain, but now lives and works in the United States, wherehe is Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the State University of New York. He is a Fellow ofthe Royal Astronomical Society, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, a Member of the RoyalInstitution, and a Member of the British Astronomical Association. He is the author of many booksand research papers including A Field Guide to Deep Sky Objects (Springer, 2012, 2nd edition), AnObserver's Guide to Stellar Evolution (Springer, 2003), Astronomy of the Milky Way, Vol. I - TheNorthern Sky (Springer, 2016), Astronomy of the Milky Way, Vol. II - The Southern Sky (Springer,2018), An Observer's Guide to Star Clusters (Springer 2013), and Astrophysics is Easy! (Springer, 2015,2nd edition). He is a series editor for several Springer book series for both amateur and professionalastronomers, as wellas a teacher of undergraduate and graduate students in astrophysics.Although a professional astronomer, he is also a lifelong amateur astronomer and observes thenight sky around the world, whenever time, and the sky, permit.

Inhalt

2nd Edition Preface.- 1st Edition Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Author's Note.- Chapter 1 The Milky Way.- Chapter 2 The Milky Way: July - August.- Chapter 3 The Milky Way: September - October.- Chapter 4 The Milky Way: November - December.- Appendices. Index of Objects.