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Originally Posted by iceman
What the compendium was never intended to be, was an almanac, an ephemeris etc. There's already a very good publication called "Astronomy 2010 Yearbook" with enough ephemera that anyone could ever want.!
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Mike,
I just want to importantly clarify one thing here.
I don't think anyone is talking specifically about ephemerides here. What is being said is towards "non-imagers" contributing to the publication in some ways. I.e. Graphics (maps or charts) or perhaps associated technical astronomical information about the object being imaged.
Pretty images taken by all the brilliant imagers / photographers is very much appreciated, but what information that is in the photographs could be very useful. My, and a number of other experienced observers here, might be very useful.
As to why I didn't purchase a copy has nothing to do with the quality or lack thereof, but is more to do with cash-flow - if you get my drift - that includes the "Astronomy 2010 Yearbook."