Observer’s Guide to Star Clusters

The Observer’s Guide to Star Clusters is a practical atlas for amateur astronomers who want to discover and observe star clusters with binoculars or telescopes. Covering observers from beginner to experienced, the book organizes its targets by constellation and provides the information needed to determine what is visible and where to find it in the sky.

Designed specifically for use at the telescope, the atlas features clear black-and-white charts that can be read comfortably under red light. Star clusters and their catalogue designations are highlighted against a subdued background of stars and constellation figures, making the charts particularly well suited to use in the field.

The guide includes clusters suitable for small, medium, and large telescopes, and can be used equally well with traditional manual observing or computer-controlled GoTo telescopes. By helping observers decide which clusters are visible from their location and when to look for them, it provides an effective way to plan observing sessions and discover new targets.

A useful and durable reference for anyone interested in exploring the rich variety of open and globular star clusters in the night sky.