What astro book arrived recently?

Discuss astronomy books / magazines.
Post Reply
User avatar
Nakedgun United States of America
Pluto Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 452
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:03 pm
3
Location: southwest US
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

TSS Photo of the Day

What astro book arrived recently?

#1

Post by Nakedgun »


~
I bought the hardback version of this when first released; it stays indoors. Now have it in paper for the rigors of the field:

IMGP3215.JPG



I found this on Amazon in like-new condition; have yet to sit down with it:

IMGP3213.JPG



Here is one I do treasure, published 2001. Early memories of outer space stories often featured Bonestell's fascinating work:

IMGP3212.JPG


.
"A republic, madam, if you can keep it." - Benjamin Franklin
User avatar
pakarinen United States of America
Inter-Galactic Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 4013
Joined: Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:33 pm
4
Location: NE Illinois
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#2

Post by pakarinen »


"Astronomy" by William Waller. Descriptive (minimal math) and labeled as a beginner's guide, but it's a nice review that fits in my coat pocket for those "stolen moments".
=============================================================================
I drink tea, I read books, I look at stars when I'm not cursing clouds. It's what I do.
=============================================================================
AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102; Scopetech Zero, AZ-GTi, AZ Pronto; Innorel RT90C, Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s, Vortex 8x42s, Navy surplus 7x50s, Nikon 10x50s
User avatar
jrkirkham United States of America
Orion Spur Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 929
Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:37 am
4
Location: Illinois United States
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

TSS Photo of the Day

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#3

Post by jrkirkham »


I recently purchased the Cambridge Double Star Atlas and the RASC Observer's Handbook 2023. Those are my two newest additions.
Rob
Telescopes: 50mm refractor, ED80 triplet, 90mm makcass, 10" dob, 8"SCT, 11"SCT
Mounts: Celestron CGX, Orion Sirius + several camera tripods
Cameras: Canon 6D, Canon 80D, ZWO-ASI120MC
Binoculars: 10x50, 12x60, 15x70, 25-125x80
Observatory: SkyShed POD XL3 + 8x12 warm room
AL Projects Completed: Lunar #645, Outreach #0280, Universe Sampler #93-T, Binocular Messier #871, Messier #2521, Messier Honorary #2521, Constellation Hunter Northern Skies #112, Planetary Transit Venus #1, Galileo #26, Outreach Stellar 0280, Meteor Regular #157, Solar System Telescopic #209-I, Observer Award #1
AL Projects Currently in Process: Double Stars, Comet, Lunar Evolution
User avatar
Nakedgun United States of America
Pluto Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 452
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:03 pm
3
Location: southwest US
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

TSS Photo of the Day

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#4

Post by Nakedgun »


jrkirkham wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:56 pm I recently purchased the Cambridge Double Star Atlas and the RASC Observer's Handbook 2023. Those are my two newest additions.
~

For years I bought the RASC handbook each Autumn so that a printed reference would be available.

This time I did not, mostly because I used it so little over the years.


.
"A republic, madam, if you can keep it." - Benjamin Franklin
User avatar
pakarinen United States of America
Inter-Galactic Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 4013
Joined: Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:33 pm
4
Location: NE Illinois
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#5

Post by pakarinen »


jrkirkham wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:56 pm I recently purchased the Cambridge Double Star Atlas and the RASC Observer's Handbook 2023. Those are my two newest additions.
I've been thinking about getting a copy of the CDSA. Have you had it long enough to form an opinion?
=============================================================================
I drink tea, I read books, I look at stars when I'm not cursing clouds. It's what I do.
=============================================================================
AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102; Scopetech Zero, AZ-GTi, AZ Pronto; Innorel RT90C, Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s, Vortex 8x42s, Navy surplus 7x50s, Nikon 10x50s
User avatar
jrkirkham United States of America
Orion Spur Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 929
Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:37 am
4
Location: Illinois United States
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

TSS Photo of the Day

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#6

Post by jrkirkham »


I haven't started using the CDSA enough to have an opinion yet. I am just finishing up a solar system project and switching to more of a focus on double stars. I got the book and read a few of the first articles before the holidays hit. I spent most of the holidays with my children and grandchildren. I haven't been out to my warm room, where I have the atlas, since they left.

I know what you mean with the RASC. much of the material is the same from year to year. I didn't buy it last year, and found myself wanting it part way through the year. I did buy it the year before, but not the year before that.
Rob
Telescopes: 50mm refractor, ED80 triplet, 90mm makcass, 10" dob, 8"SCT, 11"SCT
Mounts: Celestron CGX, Orion Sirius + several camera tripods
Cameras: Canon 6D, Canon 80D, ZWO-ASI120MC
Binoculars: 10x50, 12x60, 15x70, 25-125x80
Observatory: SkyShed POD XL3 + 8x12 warm room
AL Projects Completed: Lunar #645, Outreach #0280, Universe Sampler #93-T, Binocular Messier #871, Messier #2521, Messier Honorary #2521, Constellation Hunter Northern Skies #112, Planetary Transit Venus #1, Galileo #26, Outreach Stellar 0280, Meteor Regular #157, Solar System Telescopic #209-I, Observer Award #1
AL Projects Currently in Process: Double Stars, Comet, Lunar Evolution
User avatar
Nakedgun United States of America
Pluto Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 452
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:03 pm
3
Location: southwest US
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

TSS Photo of the Day

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#7

Post by Nakedgun »


~

For double star enthusiasts, here is another option:

https://discovering-astronomy.eu/discov ... ubles.html



.
"A republic, madam, if you can keep it." - Benjamin Franklin
User avatar
Unitron48 United States of America
Local Group Ambassador
Articles: 0
Offline
Posts: 2747
Joined: Sun May 12, 2019 12:48 am
4
Location: Culpeper, VA (USA)
Status:
Offline

TSS Awards Badges

Re: What astro book arrived recently?

#8

Post by Unitron48 »


Nakedgun wrote: Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:47 am ~
For double star enthusiasts, here is another option:

https://discovering-astronomy.eu/discov ... ubles.html
I ordered both these books! Great addition to your astronomy library!!

Dave
Unitron (60mm, 102mm), Brandon 94
Stellarvue SVX127D
http://www.unitronhistory.com

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein
Post Reply

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

Return to “Astronomy Books”