This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and
see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae ethereal clouds of gas and dust are among the most
beautiful objects to view in the night sky. These star-forming regions are a common target for
observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and
includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting
astrophysical properties of these clouds which are an important subject of study in astronomy
and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach the text is easily accessible to anyone with an
interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70
objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of
each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates magnitudes and
other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a
little experience in astronomy whether professional or amateur to locate identify and record
the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters
to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders or to couple filters to a CCD camera or
digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these
techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And
the views are unbeatable.
