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mistyridge
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I am looking for a book on globular and open clusters similar to Sissy Haas book on double stars. 
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Mike F
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John Flannery
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Hmm, an interesting question Mike.
There are no recent books I know of that cover both types of clusters though open clusters have a couple that spring to mind;
"Star Clusters" by Brent Archinal and Steve Hynes is a very detailed work and a must have for DSO seekers. It is published by Willmann-Bell.
A book in the Springer is "Star Clusters and How to Observe Them" by Mark Allison but I was disappointed by the usefulness of these book even for me as a binocular observer. Why, oh, why do nearly all the Springer observing books have to have a long introduction to how to use a telescope, etc. when they should be focussing on the topic of the book (if you excuse the pun!)
"Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep Sky Objects" by Luginbuhl and Skiff along with the two volume "Night Sky Observer's Guide" by Kepple and Sanner will keep you busy for years.
Not to forget book 3 of the 8-volume Webb Society's legendary handbooks which is on Open and Globular Clusters. The astrophysical material is probably a little dated now though but a good introduction to the subject.
Sue French's "Celestial Sampler" contains observing notes on many clusters too while the Saguaro Astronomy Club's database will allow you compile detailed observing lists.
Some of the David Eicher editted books such as "Galaxies and the Universe", "Stars and Galaxies", and "The Universe from your Backyard" are a compilation of articles from Astronomy magazine and Deep Sky magazine and detail clusters to seek out.
All the best Mike,
John
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mistyridge
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Thanks John. I drew a blank also when looking for a specific book that had all the information in one place.
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Mike F
Misty Ridge Observatory
Stellarvue SV115T "WOW"! What a view.
Stellarvue SV70ED
Stellarvue Nighthawk
SV F50
18" f/4.5 Teeter's, Swayze mirror
12.5" f/5 Astrosky, OWL mirror
SV 15X70 Binos
Mounts: DM-6,M-1,CG-5(ASGT)
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gripweed44
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Below is a link to a site that sells a book of all of the GC's in the milky way
John
www.duchekconsult.com/telrad_finder_charts.htm
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Jaxdialation
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I bought the "Best 300" from that site, and just ordered a couple of more books. I highly recommend them.
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John
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Star Clusters by Archinal and Hynes is the best starting place for clusters, both open and globular. It has been very carefully researched and has some of the best identifications and errata clarifications around for these objects.
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csa/montana
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I also have the "Best of 300", & use it constantly while viewing!
These are great books, laminated, lay flat while using.
Carol
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Carol
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Jaxdialation
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Carol, your recomendation is the reason I bought the best 300  I just ordered these 3 books last night:
Herschel 400 TFC
TFC of 200 Bright Planetary Nebulas
TFC of the Globular Clusters in Milky Way
There is a bit of overlap among them, but The Best 300
is addicting. Who knows, I might accidently do the Hershel 400....Nah
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mistyridge
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You folks have been a great help. I spend a lot of viewing sessions on clusters.
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Mike F
Misty Ridge Observatory
Stellarvue SV115T "WOW"! What a view.
Stellarvue SV70ED
Stellarvue Nighthawk
SV F50
18" f/4.5 Teeter's, Swayze mirror
12.5" f/5 Astrosky, OWL mirror
SV 15X70 Binos
Mounts: DM-6,M-1,CG-5(ASGT)
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dlferree
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Carol and John,
I also have the Best 300 and GC's in the Milky Way. I also learned about these books from a previous thread. (Carol I think, although not possitive) The H400 was not available at the time, but I now plan on ordering it and the 200 best PN's. I print out telrad charts from Starry Night Pro and really prefer having all of the available objects in one constellation on one page. Great books.
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Dave
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Jaxdialation
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I'd guess they are 60% of my DSO viewing as well. Its a thrill getting individual stars to resolve.
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You folks have been a great help. I spend a lot of viewing sessions on clusters.
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csa/montana
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Carol, your recomendation is the reason I bought the best 300 I just ordered these 3 books last night:
Herschel 400 TFC
TFC of 200 Bright Planetary Nebulas
TFC of the Globular Clusters in Milky Way
There is a bit of overlap among them, but The Best 300
is addicting. Who knows, I might accidently do the Hershel 400....Nah
Sorry I'm costing you money!  But they are great books, I'm also ordering the other three.
Carol 
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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csa/montana
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Dave, glad you got the books!
Carol
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Pentaxes; 5XW, 7XL, 10XW.
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
TV Panoptics; 22, 35
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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