Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters

List of tables and figures Plates Preface Introduction 1. Astronomical background to the Messier objects: the 'missing' and 'additional' objects 2. The Messier objects classified 3. Observing: equipment, conditions and method 4. The Messier objects in detail (Nos. 1-104 ) Biographical and historical Maps and appendices Index of names Index of subjects Index of objects.