Burnham's Celestial Handbook

Burnham's Celestial Handbook, An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System In Three Volumes by Robert Burnham Jr. Published by Dover Publications Inc, NY, 1978. Revised & Enlarged Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: V-Fine in Good DJ. Orig owners book stamp impressed inside front. Books like new, never opened. LCCN 77-082888. Completely revised, these reference books guides the amateur and advanced astronomers in their knowledge and enjoyment of the stars. After an extensive introduction in Vol 1, which gives the beginner enough information to follow about 80% 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. For each object the author gives names, celestial coordinates, classification, and physical description. Together with a star atlas, you will find and identify almost every object. Vol One: Andomeda Through Cetus. ISBN 0486240630. Vol Two: Cham'leon Through Orion. ISBN 0486240649 Vol Three: Pavo Through Vulpecula. ISBN 0486240649. LCCN 77-082888. 2136 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 8896.