The Abell Planetary Observer's Guide is the second in the “At The Eyepiece” series authored by Alvin Huey.  The guides are written for intermediate and advanced observers who like a challenge.  This "meat" of this publication features a two page spread containing everything an observer needs to locate, detect and observe each Abell Planetary Nebula.  The guide includes a naked eye chart with a TelRad^TM superimposed upon it, a wide-field finder chart (about 2 x 1.5 degrees), a labeled inverted DSS image, an eyepiece rendition and detailed observer’s notes.

A discussion on observing planetary nebulae, equipment selection, observing sites and recording observations are included.

Update (2021): The book is upgraded from the standard 60# to much nicer 80# paper (US and Canada market only).  A few updated observations are included as I successfully observed the few missed Abell Planetary Nebula in the previous version.   Note: If you already own the previous edition, I don't think it is worth the upgrade, unless you prefer the much nicer 80# paper.

Nov 2022: Due to the ever increasing costs to print the observing guide, we unfortunately need to increase the price by $3 USD for the first time since launch in 2005.

2nd Edition, 212 pages.