The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them

Part 1. William Herschel's Life, Telescopes and Catalogs

1. Introduction

2. Herschel's Telescopes

3. Herschel's Catalogs and Classes

4. Observing Techniques

Part 2. Exploring The Herschel Showpieces

5. Showpieces of Class I

6. Showpieces of Class IV

7. Showpieces of Class V

8. Showpieces of Class VI

9. Showpieces of Class VII

10. Showpieces of Class VIII

11. Samples of Classes II & III

12. Showpieces Missed by Herschel

13. The “Missing” Herschel Objects

14. Conclusion

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