[Lvas] Fabuolus book sale

[roger ivester]

LVAS all,

 

Astronomics has a sale on deep-sky observing books. If you are serious about observing get the following books. There will probably be very few reference books written in the future, due to the surge of astrophotography, however they can be well used by the AP to locate the fine detail as seen or described.  

 

Galaxies and the Universe by D. Eicher, An observing guide from deep sky magazine. A fabulous reference book covering hundreds of galaxies. Excellent photo's and description notes. Read all about NGC-4631,4627, 4656, and 4657. I have worn mine out over the years so I am ordering another today. Glossy pages, with a thick glossy cover.   $5.95 "amazing". A fine reference book with a lifetime of work on some of the best and lesser known galaxies. 

 

The Universe from Your Backyard D. Eicher - An excellent hardback 10" x 8". Not a coffee table book, but full of photos and descriptive notes. I have this one already. Covers all of the constellations.  $14.95

 

Star and Galaxies - I am unfamiliar with this book, but am going to order. $9.95

 

 

The following books are not available from Astronomics...

 

If you are really serious about observing you should get Skiff/Luginbuhl, Observing Handbook and Catalog of Deep-Sky Objects. The book has been out of print for the longest time but there are quite a few listed on www.Amazon.com . I would not sell my pristine hardback for $200, or maybe more. I know that I could buy a replacement cheaper...but this is the book that I have used personally for almost 18 years.

 

If you can get the hardback you will be fortunate indeed. This book will tell you what to look for "visually" or by imaging. The finest deep-sky book ever written. It covers over 2,000 DS objects to a scientific level that is beyond belief.  

 

I perceive Skiff and Luginbuhl to be the greatest observers of all time...period.    

 

Another great book for reference. Deep-Sky Wonders by Walter Scott Houston. Selections and commentary by Stephen James O'Meara. This is a summary of the articles that WSH wrote in S&T from 1946 to 1993. Published by Sky Publishing Corporation.

 

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