Pennington. Written for the person who wants to become familiar with the famous list of 110 deep-sky wonders, the Messier objects. The novice soon learns how to find the nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies that every amateur astronomer should know. The observing techniques taught are easy to learn and powerful. A beginner should soon be able to locate 25 to 30 Messier objects on any night of the year. 196 pages, Hardcover,