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Burnham, Robert Burnham's Celestial Handbook : An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System Volume 1 (Andromeda through Cetus) Volume 2 (Chameleon through Orion) Volume 3 (Pavo through Vulpecula) An absolute treasury of information, including related history and mythology. This book is very obviously a work of love for astronomy. |
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Doherty, Paul (Illustrator), Moore, Patrick and. Arnold, H.
J. P (Photographer) The Photographic Atlas of the Stars With Doherty's maps and Arnold's excellent photography (the field of the picture is equivalent to the naked eye field) augmented by Moore's descriptions, this is a very good work. |
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Levitt, I.M. & Marshall, Roy Star Maps for Beginners Now in its 50th edition, this is an excellent guide to viewing the heavens. |
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Malin, David & Frew, David Hartung's Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes This exquisitely illustrated handbook is a must-have for those able to observe the magnificent sights of the southern skies. |
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Ridpath, Ian and Tirion, Wil Collins Gem: Stars This little "gem" is often overlooked by serious astronomers, but its small format (8cm x 11.5cm) gives you a star atlas in your shirt pocket! Separate chart for each constellation, down to mag 5. Lots of DSOs, including the Messiers, are marked. |
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Ridpath, Ian & Tirion, Wil The Monthly Sky Guide Clear and simple introduction for beginners of all ages. Recommended. |
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Ridpath, Ian (ed.) Norton's Star Atlas and Reference Handbook For decades this has justifiably been the amateurs first atlas; the wealth of other astronomical information greatly enhances its value. Plots stars down to mag 6.0. Now in its 19th edition. Also available in paperback. |
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Tirion, Wil Sky Atlas 2000.0 Large (15" x 19") Star Charts, covering both hemispheres down to mag 8.5 . This is an excellent atlas for the intermediate and advanced amateur. This is the 1998 edition. |