PLANETARY NEBULAE : Part 4

PLANETARY NEBULAE SECTION of the
Astronomical Society of New South Wales

The Planetary Nebulae Section is a dedicated towards observing, recording and discussing these deep-sky objects which we know as planetary nebulae. In recent years, the Sydney, Australia group known as the Astronomical Society of New South Wales Incorporated (ASNSWI) has gained many experienced deep-sky observers who interested in these objects. With our combined experience we can help you add PNe to your deep-sky observing programmes. Andrew James (me) is presently the Section Leader whose main responsibilities has been to advise and assist members of the Society in observing these fascinating objects.

All our section members may be able help you with a short additional list of targets for small and large telescopes, and assist you with various observing methods, filters or other equipment.

SHORT BIO

Andrew James has been the Planetary Nebulae Section Leader since 1998. He has made presentations at numerous ASNSWI meetings, and has written a detailed series entitled the “Neat Southern Planetary Series” in the Society Journal “Universe”. His more specialised interests are with faint, little observed or obscure southern planetary nebulae. He is also interested in the historical understanding of these objects and has a special interest in butterfly-like bipolar planetaries.

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

Doug Snyder’s Planetary Nebula Webpage
Galactic Planetary Nebulae Catalog

Good Luck in Your Hunting!

Andrew James : 09th June 2010

This Section can supply some further information to members of the ASNSWI on request.

Last Update : 27th November 2012