[AZ-Observing] Re: Burnham's Celestial Handbook

My personal favorite parts are the historical aspect of the constellations &
such. 

Lots-O-Quality Time

Clear Skies
Rick Tejera
President, Editor SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
www.saguaroastro.org
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Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Burnham's Celestial Handbook

I have enjoyed reading this set, ever since I purchased a copy of the 
first hole-punched and spiral-bound volume directly from Robert Burnham 
(1966). It has filled many pleasant hours.  I usually reach for it 
whenever I want to check on some celestial object.  As AJ indicates, 
some of the technical "astrophysics" entries are now outdated, but still 
useful, as more modern research has superseded the information.  But 
Burnham did an outstanding job of summarizing an amazing amount of 
material, both in the science and philosophical areas.  There is really 
nothing to compare it against.
Gene Lucas
(17250)
AJ Crayon wrote:

>Jimmy, you can't go wrong with Burnham's.  Despite the fact it is somewhat 
>dated, there is information there you cain't find no wheres ailse.  I still

>have mine and they are a great reference.  Also good for determining an 
>observing list.
>Clear skies, aj
>Jimmy Ray wrote:
>>>As the current cloud cover will continue for the next week or so, which
is
>probably due to the fact my Solar telescope will be arriving tomorrow
(sorry
>gang), I decided to order a few books from Amazon to while away the hours.
>Part of the book purchase was Burnham's Celestial Handbook in three
volumes.
>[snipped to avoid Net Nanny...GL]
>Bottom line. looks like a lot of great and exciting stuff but, if you are
>looking for a little light reading, this probably ain't it!  Jimmy Ray
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