you know i haven't seen any recomendations as far as lit or other aids to educate us rookies, so i would like to know if i done good, at the used book store yesterday and stumbled on the 3 vol. set of Burnhams Celestial Handbook, got to looking at it chock clear full of good stuff, how usefull is it. john
observing aids
Started by frogs, 07/16/2002 04:40AM
Posted 07/16/2002 04:40AM
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Posted 07/16/2002 08:19AM
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Burnhams is a one of a kind work and is well worth reading for its unique blend of science, history, and philosophy but it is increasingly dated in terms of scientific data and the capabilities of modern day observers.
_The Night Sky Observers Guide_ is the current state of the art as far as deep-sky work is concerned.
Dave Mitsky
_The Night Sky Observers Guide_ is the current state of the art as far as deep-sky work is concerned.
Dave Mitsky
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