Astronomy 2006 discount - expressions of interest

iceman (Mike) · #1 07-09-2005, 11:32 AM

Hi guys.

After a good idea by acropolite, i've contacted Quasar Astronomy, the producers of the must-have yearly almanac "Astronomy 2005" to see what's involved in getting a bulk order discount (for IceInSpace members) for next years edition, Astronomy 2006.

They'll send out more details to me at the end of October (costs etc), but this thread is just to start gauging interest to see who would want to obtain their copy in this fashion.

So vote in the poll, thanks!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 07-09-2005, 12:38 PM

Mike, where can I find out what it is. I have never seen it. Do they have a site?

Don't know if I want one if I don't know what it is.

EDIT: Oops! Sorry, just found the link in your post above.

ving (David) · #3 07-09-2005, 12:46 PM

its your years guide to the sky ken

wavelandscott (Scott) · #4 07-09-2005, 12:50 PM

I've been getting mine from the ANSW or was it for signing up for one of the magazines...?...

I don't remember but with some joining fee I've gotten one "free" the last 2 years...so I won't likely buy one...

[1ponders] (Paul) · #5 07-09-2005, 04:46 PM

I'll take two. One for me and one for the observatory

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #6 07-09-2005, 05:05 PM

I voted no because I only buy it once every few years..if I were to buy it I would surely buy from IIS

Comet Hunter · #7 07-09-2005, 05:24 PM

I'd grap a copy Ice.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #8 07-09-2005, 05:48 PM

Mike,

Just to give you a heads up, I spent 3 or 4 hours observing with Glenn Dawes at this years SPSP, Glenn is 1 of the co authors of the Astronomy yearbook. He showed me some samples of some really nice colour charts that he proposed to incorporate into subsequent issues of the ephemeris. The 2006 edition should be really good and something that I really couldn't afford to be without, particulalry considering the low cost of about $20.

CS-John B

acropolite (Phil) · #9 07-09-2005, 07:14 PM

Nah, I don't want one, silly idea.....

Only kidding, put me down for one Mike.

Greg Bryant · #10 07-09-2005, 07:38 PM

Agree with John's comments. The 2006 yearbook manuscript is being sent to me for proofreading next week ahead of going to the printers in October (I do this every year), and I'm looking forward to seeing it. I think it's a very handy guide for amateurs.

slice of heaven · #11 07-09-2005, 07:44 PM

I'm still interested in grabbing one thanks Mike.

johnno · #12 07-09-2005, 09:11 PM

Hi All,
I also agree with Johns comments,I have a couple of earlier editions,they are very good.
Put me down for 1 thanks Mike.
Regards.John

RAJAH235 · #13 07-09-2005, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the offer MIke, but we W.A.A.C.ers buy in bulk.

Have done for the last few years...

L.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #14 07-09-2005, 11:36 PM

How can you possibly get along without a copy?
I've cut out, and laminated the star maps. I use them every observing session.

janoskiss (Steve H) · #15 08-09-2005, 02:59 PM

I don't see why one would need a new star atlas every year. Not much changes apart from the planets.

I have the Southern Sky Guide (Cambridge) I picked up 2nd hand for $11; and the Stars & Planets (Princeton) atlas which has individual maps and detailed descriptions for every constellation and lots of info about astronomy and lots of colour photos, real bargain at $8 new at a book sale. I'm sure I'll be using them for many years to come.

Rodstar (Rod) · #16 08-09-2005, 08:59 PM

I'll have two Mike. One as a gift to someone else, the other for ME....I'd be lost without my Astronomy 2005.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #17 09-09-2005, 12:34 PM

Steve the 2006 Astronomy is an Ephemeris(?) for the position of the planets and moon for the 12 months along with Jupiter and Saturn moon positions, rise and set times for all planets, major minor

planet positions, monthly important planetary, cometary, asteroidal and occulation information, Blah Blah Blah. I couldn't do without it. I have the Southern Star guide as well and the two book go everywhere with me (along with the cambridge star atlas)

Striker (Tony) · #18 09-09-2005, 12:37 PM

No thanks.

I don't need a book as a guide!!!!!!!

I need a professional who can tell me what to do!!!!!!

iceman (Mike) · #19 10-10-2005, 09:21 AM

I need to get back to Peter at Quasar about how many an IceInSpace Bulk Order would consist of, in order to find out how much our discount would be.

If you haven't voted yet (only 34 people have!), then please vote now.

Astronomy 2006 is a must-have almanac for the 2006 astronomical calendar. so if you haven't tried it yet, it's well worth it.

Retail it goes for about $22, so our bulk rate is likely to be cheaper than that. It's at a good price, won't break your budget, and has loads of info for the coming year. It's also going to have a paragraph or so about IceInSpace!

Please vote ASAP so I can get back to Quasar.

chunkylad (David) · #20 10-10-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

How can you possibly get along without a copy?
I've cut out, and laminated the star maps. I use them every observing session.

I agree 100% jjjnettie!!! great idea about laminating the star maps though.

Invaluable resource imho.

Please put me down for one also Mike.

Dave