Hunting and Imaging Comets

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From the reviews:

"Presents an entertaining and motivating guide for backyard observers to search for and image comets and near-Earth objects. . Mobberly shares anecdotes about the discovery of notable comets and advice for how amateur astronomers can compete for discoveries with the current and upcoming large-scale automated sky surveys . . It is written for a reader with at least a basic familiarity with astronomical concepts and a desire to join the devoted international group of astronomers . . Summing Up: Highly recommended. All audience levels." (S. A. Russell Gonzalez, Choice, Vol. 48 (9), May, 2011)

"Packed with a wealth of information to aid both would-be comet discoveries and observers . . The book is nicely illustrated . and is well researched and accurate throughout comprising a collection of 15 chapters, each of which is a good read in itself. . I enjoyed the conversational style of the writer including his many light-hearted remarks and occasional humorous quip. . I would say that if . you too have leanings of the comet kind then this book is certainly for you." (Richard Miles, Astronomy Now, August, 2011)

"Martin Mobberley, a well-known British amateur astronomer, describes in loving detail the comet hunting and observing process. . gives a blow-by-blow account of how, with small telescopes and CCD cameras, these comets can be successfully imaged. . Mobberley also discusses historical comet records . . The joy of comet hunting and comet chasing springs from every page. Sensible practical advice and useful clues abound. But what I liked especially was the underlying aim of the endeavour. There is more to it than just fun." (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 131 (1225), December, 2011)