Samibotss Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 This was probably answered a million times, but what are the best astronomy books? Like Guides For Observing,Deep Sky Maps, List of Objects (e.g : a book about the messier objects) I'm aiming to get "Make Every Photon Count", but is there anything else? P.S : Only Books available in Europe, and no "Image" Books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN or ASTROMAN Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Burnham's Celestial Handbook (vols 1-3) can usually be picked up pretty cheaply online,used. O.K., some of the information is dated (they are epoch 1950),but they are a Treasure Trove of Astronomical History,Lore,and contain some comprehensive lists of DSO's,Double Stars etc. There's nothing quite like them,imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owmuchonomy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Turn left at Orion. It will perfectly fit your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngwillym Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 As well as all the above, O'Meara's three books:- ( he may have done more now) Deep Sky Companions: the Messier Objects Deep Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects Deep Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyharris72 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Not so obsy, but I really enjoyed Astronomy: a self teaching guide by Dinah Moche. I'd recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 An Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders by Thompson and Thompson is a wonderful book for planning observing sessions. Much better than TLaO in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggywrinkle Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1107068851?keywords=the%20new%20cosmos&qid=1458112567&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 The New Cosmos, just finished reading it. An excellent set of essays on modern planetary and cosmic research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN or ASTROMAN Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 On 13/03/2016 at 19:32, laudropb said: An Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders by Thompson and Thompson is a wonderful book for planning observing sessions. Much better than TLaO in my opinion. I have to agree,the Thompsons are brilliant communicators/teachers,and there is a mine of information here for the beginner, on Astronomy basics,equipment etc,and a wealth of observing targets that should keep you going for years. And it's quite reasonably priced,imho,for such a weighty tome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I just like to browse the IDSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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