Thomas William Webb (1807-1885) was an Oxford-educated English clergyman whose deep interest in astronomy and accompanying field observations eventually led to the publication of his Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes in 1859. An attempt 'to furnish the possessors of ordinary telescopes with plain directions for their use, and a list of objects for their advantageous employment', the book was popular with amateur stargazers for many decades to follow. Underlying Webb's celestial field guide and directions on telescope use was a deep conviction that the heavens pointed observers 'to the most impressive thoughts of the littleness of man, and of the unspeakable greatness and glory of the Creator'. A classic and well-loved work by a passionate practitioner, the monograph remains an important landmark in the history of astronomy, as well as a tool for use by amateurs and professionals alike.

Thomas William Webb（1807-1885）是一位受过牛津教育的英国牧师，他对天文学的浓厚兴趣和随之而来的实地观察最终导致了他在1859年出版了《普通望远镜的天体》。这本书试图 "为普通望远镜的拥有者提供简单的使用方法，以及一份有利于他们使用的天体清单"，在随后的几十年里，这本书一直受到业余观星者的欢迎。韦伯的天体指南和望远镜使用指南的基础是一个深刻的信念，即天体指向观察者 "对人类的渺小和造物主不可言喻的伟大和荣耀的最深刻的思考"。这部由充满激情的实践者撰写的经典之作，仍然是天文学史上的一个重要里程碑，也是业余爱好者和专业人士使用的工具。