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Book SynopsisDark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Lanes looks out into the deep sky at those apparent dark regions in space, which are among the most compelling telescopic destinations for amateur observers. One famous example is Barnard's dark nebulae - those striking dark clouds set against the background of stars in the Milky Way.
Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:
“In Dark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Belts, Cooke describes a neglected area in the deep-sky observers’ canon, the dark nebulae, and in addition he includes almost anything that may be perceived as dark in relation to deep-sky objects. … The most likely beneficiaries of this book may well be the keen and more-advanced visual deep-sky observer who loves to chase features such as dark ‘lanes’ in globular star clusters and the dusty areas of spiral galaxies … .” (Nick Hewitt, The Observatory, Vol. 132 (1231), December, 2012)
“It is clear that Cooke … has a passion for visually observing many dark areas of the universe. He clearly articulates this passion in his book and provides a wealth of observing challenges for observers with large amateur instruments. … this reviewer, considers the scope of the book unique, so it would not have any competition in the campus library. Most of the black-and-white figures support the text. … Overall, a useful resource. Summing Up: Recommended. General audiences and lower-and upper-division undergraduates.” (J. R. Kraus, Choice, Vol. 50 (1), September, 2012)
Table of ContentsIntroduction. - The Nature of Unlit Gases and Dust, and their place in the Universe. - Observing Methods and Equipment. - Dark Lanes in Star Clusters. - Dark Lanes in Diffuse Nebulae.- Barnard's Dark Nebulae. - Galactic Dust Belts, and other Dark Regions. - Catalog and Guide. - Appendices.
