This second edition of Mike Inglis's classic guide to observing the Milky Way in the Northern
Hemisphere updates all of the science with new findings from the astrophysics field as well as
featuring a larger format with entirely re-drawn maps. Newly laid out for ease of use with an
increased number of images in color it updates and improves the first edition to remain the
most comprehensive book on the subject. One of the wonders of the universe we live in is the
Milky Way and this book provides a wonderful tour of its highlights for amateur astronomers.
Northern hemisphere observers interested in viewing our own galaxy's finest features will find
herein detailed descriptions for every constellation that the Milky Way passes through
including stars double and multiple stars emission nebulae planetary nebulae dark nebulae
and supernovae remnants open and globular clusters and galaxies. Inglis also describes the
one thing that is often left out of observing guides - the amazing star clouds of the Milky Way
itself. In addition to the descriptive text there are many star charts and maps as well as the
latest images made by observatories and amateur astronomers around the world and in space. This
updated version offers new scientific material and an easy-to-use layout perfect for many
nights of fruitful observation.
