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The author introduces southern-hemisphere constellations and practical observing methods for beginners, explaining Greek-letter star naming and contrasting modern and ancient star-groups. The text surveys the brightest and nearest stars, stellar ages, double and multiple systems, and various kinds of variable stars, and describes open and globular clusters, nebulae, and the Magellanic Clouds. Emphasis is placed on simple instruments, maps, and illustrations to identify objects, with teaching tips and observational guidance that link what observers see to underlying physical properties and highlight the rich structure of the southern Milky Way.

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Title: Stars of the southern skies

Author: M. A. Orr

Release date: November 1, 2023 [eBook #71999]

Language: English

Original publication: London: Longmans, Green and co, 1915

Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

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