Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders

[Spec-Chum]

Quick question really, I've already got TLAO, is this worth getting as well?

I've heard good things about it but don't want to spend £15 on a copy of TLAO with extra pictures, if you see what I mean.

I love TLAO for what it's worth

[Grotemobile]

I went for I.G.A.W.as i think this is a better

book than T.L.A.O.There is no point in having

the two.It was just what i chose at the

time.Save your money for something else.

Steve.

[rory]

its a good book fella. i dont often refer to tlao any longer. i dont think youd regret getting a copy spec -chum.

the book is broken up into constellations in alphabetical order. which is handy i find. a few guide images kept simple in black and white and a description of the obect ,usauly with finder-binoculars-telescope in that order. quite a thick book too,over 500 pages.

most definately a great reference book.i always have it to hand.

hth.

[Spec-Chum]

One yes, one no.

Casting vote anyone?

lol

[matsey]

I huge +1 vote for IGAW.

I started off with TLAO, but ran out of targets fairly quickly (though I do still love it too ) - Illustrated Wonders has SO many targets to go for, the information is great, really useful particularly in regards to what you can expect to see from different size scopes. I've had my copy for almost 18 months now and it is still the guide I refer to the most when out observing. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Matsey

[JamesF]

I'd vote for IGAW, too. A few people have described it as the book to get after you're done with TLAO.

James

[Sarah]

+1 for IGAW! It really is a great book with a huge number of objects. And I don't think you can ever have too many astro related books!

[Spec-Chum]

Ordered...

£14.54 with free delivery.

Cheers guys

[paul schofield]

I own both books and love them both. If I had to pick one, I would go with astronomical wonders. As it contains a lot more objects. TLAO is easier to use in the field with its ring binding (4th edition) but other than that AW is a better book.

[Spec-Chum]

Yeah, it's the 4th edition I've got.

I could always sell my TLAO if I find I don't use it after getting IGAW.

[glowjet]

Spec-chum I do not think you will be disappointed, the book should keep you busy for years with objects to look at, from the circumpolar Constellations to all the others that come into view throughout the year

John.

[Moonshane]

I predict you'll never use TLAO again with your new purchase. my only criticism is that it's not spiral bound.

[brantuk]

I use both and they're both smashing books. Spiral binding is useful if used at a table next to the scope. IGAW's got a lot more objects but TLAO's a classic first 100 objects book. Both similar styles just different layouts and organisation of chapters. I like to flick through one or other before a session, pick and memorise a few objects, then go out and find them in the eypiece.

But because I mostly observe with a group I invariably forget everything I read and just point at what everyone else is looking at lol. Both are good to read and help your sky knowledge move along nicely - they both look good on your shelf and you can't go wrong with either or both

[Spec-Chum]

Ooh, I have a package!

I just hope they've not sent me "Illustrated guide to astronomically wonderful cooking". Or something...

[rory]

so , what d'ya think of it, have you had a flick ?

[Spec-Chum]

Indeed, yes. The flans look amazing. Lol

Seriously, I had a very quick flick through last night and it seems very indepth.

I'm very impressed!

[Alastair Rae]

It's a bit frustrating that the well known online tax avoider bookseller doesn't have "look inside" for this one. And the only real bookshop I've ever seen it in had it shrink-wrapped (which rather defeats the purpose of a bookshop).

[Spec-Chum]

Very Quick Update:

It's rather good.

That is all...

[paul schofield]

Astronomical Wonders is an excellent book and definitely a worthy purchase, even if you own TLAO, I use both books all the time, would not be without.

[m12_shakes]

I bought TLAO at first and I recently purchased Astro wonders, both books are fantastic in their own right, and both most definitely earn their places is any astronomers library.

Regards,

m12

[Gfamily]

On 06/12/2012 at 17:34, Alastair Rae said:

It's a bit frustrating that the well known online tax avoider bookseller doesn't have "look inside" for this one. And the only real bookshop I've ever seen it in had it shrink-wrapped (which rather defeats the purpose of a bookshop).

A zombie post, but hopefully worthwhile - Google Books has a Preview of this fantastic book

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ymt9nj_uPhwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=illustrated+guide+to+astronomical+wonders&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjFx8uU4M7aAhXpKMAKHZ0KBPMQ6AEIKTAA#v=onepage&q=illustrated guide to astronomical wonders&f=false