Atlas of Planetary Nebulae, Volume 1

Planetary nebulae are a fascinating class of objects. The gas bubbles surrounding dying stars are among the most beautiful structures the universe has to offer. The multi-volume ATLAS OF PLANETARY NEBULAE is dedicated to this species of deep sky objects with unprecedented accuracy and presents the most beautiful and exciting objects individually.

Volume 1 covers objects between 0h and 11h right ascension. The history, astrophysics and observation of 176 nebulae are presented in detail. Recently researched texts, the best photos from professionals and amateurs, and drawings by the author make the ATLAS OF PLANETARY NEBULAE a special reading pleasure – a reference work and coffee-table book in one. The result is a unique compendium on this spectacular class of astronomical objects.

The author Ronald Stoyan is the proprietor of the independent German publisher Oculum-Verlag, which specializes in amateur astronomy books. He has authored or co-authored twelve books on practical astronomy, including Atlas of the Messier Objects, The Cambridge Photographic Star Atlas, The Atlas of Great Comets and interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas.