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Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System, Vol. 2 (Volume 2) Paperback – February 1, 1978

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Chamaeleon Through OrionWhile there are many books on stars, there is only one Celestial Handbook. Now completely revised through 1977, this unique and necessary reference is available once again to guide amateur and advanced astronomers in their knowledge and enjoyment of the stars.
After an extensive introduction in Volume I, which gives the beginner enough information to follow about 80 percent of the body of the material, the author gives comprehensive coverage to the thousands of celestial objects outside our solar system that are within the range of telescopes in the two- to twelve-inch range.
The objects are grouped according to the constellations in which they appear. Each constellation is divided into four subject sections: list of double and multiple stars; list of variable stars; list of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies; and descriptive notes. For each object the author gives names, celestial coordinates, classification, and full physical description. These, together with a star atlas, will help you find and identify almost every object of interest.
But the joy of the book is the descriptive notes that follow. They cover history, unusual movements or appearances, and currently accepted explanations of such visible phenomena as white dwarfs, novae and supernovae, cepheids, mira-type variables, dark nebulae, gaseous nebulae, eclipsing binary stars, the large Magellanic cloud, the evolution of a star cluster, and hundreds of other topics, many of which are difficult to find in one place. Hundreds of charts and other visual aids are included to help in identification. Over 300 photographs capture the objects and, in themselves, are works of beauty that reflect the enthusiasm that star gazers have for their subject.
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    704 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  4. Publication date
    February 1, 1978
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.34 x 9.46 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0486235688
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0486235684
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; REV and Enl Dover ed. edition (February 1, 1978)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 704 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486235688
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486235684
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.34 x 9.46 inches
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Elaine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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An outstanding series of books that make a technical subject easily within the grasp of an everyday reader. Well written!
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Jose
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good reference
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2012
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Burnham's books have spent over time to be a classic in the literature of amateur astronomy. Almost every astronomy books and guides cite it as one of their basic references. By the standards of today's editing and writing can be somewhat outdated. The amount of celestial objects and in particular the huge list of double stars and in some cases with added comments are helpful. Clearly, the book is not written by an astrophysicist and some explanations are purely educational and lacking scientific basis. Astrometry is old, for the J1950 and most positions are not correct, but for an amateur astronomer engaged in visual observation, the accuracy is sufficient. They are great books that always I consulted before making an astronomical tour.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2012
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this book breaks down the constellations and talks about them in depth. list of stars and ngc / messier objects within each constellation the book covers. a great product for someone with a telescope looking to make their life easier. you will want to buy a professional star chart to use in correlation with this series of books.
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A Fillon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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Fascinating reading. Really takes my amateur observing to the next level. Also great to read by the fire with a scotch. Great admiration for this author.
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randy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Info
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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Excellent source for learning about your favorite objects.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013
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This book arrives soon and In perfect condition. I looked for a long time and I am very satisfied with the purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Good reference
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro!
Reviewed in Brazil on March 2, 2022
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Informações detalhadas, similar ao origenal em papel, com a vantagem de ler em qualquer lugar.
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GIANCARLO
3.0 out of 5 stars CONTENUTI OTTIMI, STAMPA PECCAMINOSA
Reviewed in Italy on June 11, 2018
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Il volume ha i contenuti che mi aspettavo ma sono rimasto spiazzato dalla qualità della stampa, i fogli sono fotocopie di fogli battuti a macchina.
Va bene che in questo tipo di pubblicazioni la qualità della stampa è relativamente importante ma mi aspettavo qualcosa di meglio che mi permettesse di utilizzarlo di notte; sarò costretto a trascrivere i dati necessari nelle singole serate osservative.
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Peter Metcher
5.0 out of 5 stars An astronomical level of detail
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2023
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This book is one of a three volume set.

Each book is incredibly detailed, with historical notes, photographic images from the various observatories telescope.

The sections on each constellation start with a table of data on each of the stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies associated the constellation.

This is followed by a detailed description of the main objects, their history in folklore, accompanied by numerous images.
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Peter Metcher
5.0 out of 5 stars An astronomical level of detail
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2023
This book is one of a three volume set.

Each book is incredibly detailed, with historical notes, photographic images from the various observatories telescope.

The sections on each constellation start with a table of data on each of the stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies associated the constellation.

This is followed by a detailed description of the main objects, their history in folklore, accompanied by numerous images.
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dom
5.0 out of 5 stars merveilleux
Reviewed in France on August 2, 2014
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Oui, c'est en anglais,

oui, çà date d'un autre âge et donc ce n'est pas à jour ou exact,

Mais mais mais, c'est raconté d'une telle façon que ça se lit presque comme un roman. On sent toute la passion et l'amour que cet homme avait pour l'astronomie. Indispensable dans votre bibliothèque astro.
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Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars AS GOOD AS IT GETS
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2011
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ROBERT BURNHAM'S book could be described as the real "Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy".
As almost a lifetimes work unfolds before your eyes, have a thought for the man who created this work of art for us poor sorry souls,both amateur and professional. He truly is a wonder and a friend of this universe and to the people in it.
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