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Burnham's Celestial Handbook, Vol 3

by Robert Burnham Jr.

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This 3 volume set is a must for amatuer and professional astronomers. It provides detailed information on stars(single, variable & binary), galaxies and nebulea by constellation including coordinates, magnitudes and finding charts. This series is a bit dated but the information is still current. (

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Comprehensive coverage of the thousands of celestial objects outside our solar system. The objects are grouped according to constellation, and their definitions feature names, coordinates, classification, and physical descriptions, along with hundreds of visual aids. Volume III of the three-volume work concludes the listings with Pavo to Vulpecula. 225 photos.

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