Atlas of the Southern Night Sky 3rd. Edition

[NeilW]

Hi all,

I was in Dymocks today and noticed that the 3rd edition of Massey & Quirk's book has been released.

Regards,

[h0ughy]

interesting - wonder what was updated?

[stardust steve]

what was the going price Neil?

[NeilW]

As far as I can tell the star charts have been fully revised with more deep sky objects, and some monthly viewing lists.

Retail price is $45.00

[NeilW]

Oh, and the astro-imaging section has been expanded somewhat.

[GrahamL]

I have the first edition and think its a great publication

hey ....I bet I know something thats changed in later editions
Are the constellatoin headers in another colour than red?

[NeilW]

Yes, the page headers are now in black, and as from the second edition, the star charts are aligned for the southern hemisphere.

[Sarge]

I bought the 2nd edition some time back from Aust Geographic. Glad I did, really great read and reference book.

Clear skies

Rod
:D:D

[erick]

Looks like it is time to upgrade!

Done! Around $41 from Fishpond.com.au

[yargttam]

I've been reading through the 3rd edition - looks to be a wonderful book. I have noticed that it seems to be missing a page though. In the section near the end of the book, pages 286-290, there is a "Deep-sky object planner" showing what is good to look for in each month of the year.

The listing jumps from August to November.

I dunno, maybe they assumed it would be cloudy in September and October?
:shrug:

Does anyone know where to find the missing page for Sep/Oct?

Matt.