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[Scott]

which edition should i get or are they all the same?

[steppenwolf]

I have just taken delivery of the newest version (edition four) which has an extended object list. To my shame, I haven't read the earlier versions but I'm delighted with the latest one and it has a very convenient wirebound spine so it opens flat for use outside with you while you are observing.

[Scott]

thanks for the quick reply steve

[mike.brightmore]

There are quite a few improvements and up-dates in edition 4 and I find the new spiral binder useful.

[sologuitarist61]

Get the latest version (spiral bound). Has more objects and therefore more info. Saw it at the astronomy society and have ordered a copy today from Amazon £16.09 + p&p.

[Probablynot]

I bought mine last week. Look for the edition that says 'Hundreds of night sky objects' rather than 'A Hundred ...'.

Richard, your (signature) mention of a flask of hot coffee hurts! The day after my copy arrived I spilled a whole mug of coffee over it, and now the pages are all stuck together at the spiral binding!

[Scott]

Get the latest version (spiral bound). Has more objects and therefore more info. Saw it at the astronomy society and have ordered a copy today from Amazon £16.09 + p&p.

oh no i was robbed. i just ordered from amazon for £16.10 but then again p&p was free. lol

[Carbon Brush]

My old copy is now grass stained, dog eared and tatty from being damp.

Maybe time for a new one.

Does ED4 come with washable pages like some children's books?

[sologuitarist61]

oh no i was robbed. i just ordered from amazon for £16.10 but then again p&p was free. lol

You got the best deal, I was charged £2 for postage!!

[rory]

the 4th edition is alot bigger in content,with each object described and sketched through both small telescopes as well as larger appeture's ( around 8-10" )

due to dobs being so popular and affordable.

as well as having up to date tables.

having said that ,ive seen older editions sell for under a fiver. and they are still very usable. as the objects they speak of are still up there in the skies .

[ismangil]

I got 3rd Ed and now 4th Ed.

Definitely get latest spiral bound 4th Ed, makes all the difference.

[steelyglint]

Forth mate. It's a brilliant book and for fifteen quid you can't go wrong. Had mine 3 months and I take it out every time I mange to get out. Don't spill your beer over it though and the paper dosnt like getting damp....but it dries outll enough ......sg ....