Introduction.
Challenge your observing skills with
this new observing guide of 99 Hickson DSS images and
Megastar charts. Megastar charts guide you through the
universe for these deep sky objects: 50 galaxy trios,
50 galaxy groups and 50 Abell clusters.
This program of 250 galaxy groups and clusters is designed
for detailed visual and/or CCD observation. Intended
for the mid-level to advanced amateur this guide and
program will challenge and enhance ones observing skills.
It provides not only concrete observing methods and
techniques, but also historical facts on galaxy groups
and their observers. For a more in depth description
of this program you may want to visit the Galaxy,
Groups & Clusters Website.
If you are ready to step beyond the Herschel objects
and further challenge and enhance your observing skills
then this program is for you!
New Rules! To receive a GGC Observing Certificate
you must observe at least 30 objects in one of the four
categories. To receive the pin as well, a total of 120
galaxy groups: 30 from each of these four catalogues
(Galaxy Trios, Hickson Groups, Additional Galaxy Groups,
and Abell Clusters) is required. All of the Galaxy Trios
except IC 2375/ 77/ 79 are included in Uranometria 2000.0
and should be relatively easy to find. We have provided
MegaStar finder charts for groups in the other three
categories. All award winners will have their
name entered on the GGC Awards web page.
Note: There are two categories of search methods for
this program, "Manual" and "Device-Aided." To be considered
for the "Manual" certificate, ALL of the objects must
be observed manually. Visit the GGC website for details.
By Robert McGown and Miles Paul, 152 pages, Published
by the Astronomical League. Copyright 2002, Second Edition.
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