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Ideal Intermediate astro book?
Is there an intermediate stage astro book/map that falls between (for
example) the Collins pocket guide and Burnams that provides a map of each constellation and short description of more than just a handful of objects contained in the constellation. I'm looking for a few more descriptions than you can find in Petersons, and with much more usable maps. Adam |
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Ideal Intermediate astro book?
"Adam" wrote in message ...
Is there an intermediate stage astro book/map that falls between (for example) the Collins pocket guide and Burnams that provides a map of each constellation and short description of more than just a handful of objects contained in the constellation. I'm looking for a few more descriptions than you can find in Petersons, and with much more usable maps. Adam Adam, you need more than one book to fill that void. I let you read these short reviews and you can make your own choice, if any seem what you are looking for. http://www.cloudynights.com/books/books-general.htm edz |
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Ideal Intermediate astro book?
"Adam" wrote in message ...
Is there an intermediate stage astro book/map that falls between (for example) the Collins pocket guide and Burnams that provides a map of each constellation and short description of more than just a handful of objects contained in the constellation. I'm looking for a few more descriptions than you can find in Petersons, and with much more usable maps. Adam "Skywatching," by David Levy. It's a Nature Company publication. Avaliable new from Amazon for around $25.00 but you can get used copies through Amazon for under $10.00. I bought a used copy from an Amazon affiliate, paid $9.00 plus shipping and it was in perfect condition. Also: "Turn Left at Orion" SPQR |
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Ideal Intermediate astro book?
"Adam" wrote in message ...
Is there an intermediate stage astro book/map that falls between (for example) the Collins pocket guide and Burnams that provides a map of each constellation and short description of more than just a handful of objects contained in the constellation. I'm looking for a few more descriptions than you can find in Petersons, and with much more usable maps. I take the liberty to join in on this question, hoping for tips about basic and intermediate book(s) that give descriptions of "Messier-type" objects. Half an hour ago I was outside to see the M57 nebula, and have just found a web page where it was described, http://www.seds.org/messier/m/m057.html. This M57 thing is a quite fascinating object, and I want to learn more about it as well as other objects. I guess a book on basics on stars and star evolution would be useful as well. Rune |
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Ideal Intermediate astro book?
Adam wrote:
Is there an intermediate stage astro book/map that falls between (for example) the Collins pocket guide and Burnams that provides a map of each constellation and short description of more than just a handful of objects contained in the constellation. Your description of what you wanted made me think of Levy's _Skywatching_ (although I would classify it more as a beginners' book, not an intermediate one). More details of it, and several other astro books (some of which may meet your requirements) in the books section of my web site. Best, Stephen -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Stephen Tonkin | ATM Resources; Astro-Tutorials; Astro Books + + (N51.162 E0.995) | http://www.astunit.com + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + |
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