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Originally Posted by AJames
Ron,
IMO, I would not recommend this Southern volume to new observers as it does not properly cover the skies in this part of the world.
This was the advice originally asked for by John B.
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Hi Andrew,
Did you not notice I indicated in my post this was a
RARE OPPORTUNITY to aquire the
COMPLETE SET
This is the sole reason I pointed this set out. I also pointed out that it was a good collection for an
INTERMEDIATE Observer. I would put you slightly beyond intermediate level.
Just curious how many years ago you threw your previously owned volume 7 into the rubbish bin, or gave it away, thus breaking your set up? Clearly, you have no need for volume 7 and must have disposed of it. I don't use Volume 7 either, but I hang onto it to keep my set
COMPLETE
May I also point out that in the bookcase full of Astronomy books I own. I don't own one that doesn't contain an error of some description. The book you recommend, Hartung's, while a tremendous book, contains a couple of glaring errors. Most noteable, his omission of X Velorum, in Vela. One of the best double stars in the entire sky IMO, which is visible naked eye, able to be split in my 16 x 60 binoculars, yet unable to be seen by Hartung in his 12" reflector. He must have left his sunnies on the night he covered Vela
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Originally Posted by AJames
I might have many faults and may not be the best writer in the world
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People skills being a major one ?
Cheers,
John B