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Old 05-04-2011, 09:11 AM
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Think I bought mine from the US at quite good prices, but was a bit disappointed in the section on Crux. Lots of info on each constellation, but didnt mention the little carbon star ESB 365 (DY Crucis/Ruby Crucis).
This is quite a bright carbon star/variable and easy to see, so was surprised at this ommission. If the information is there, then its well hidden.
Dont use the set of books at all actually .... but then, I do have a lot of astronomy books, and just favour a few when observing.
These books are maybe suited to very experienced observer searching for mag 14 galaxies etc ..... alas, I havent seen a star/constellation for about 6 months, so do not count myself as such.
Am sure these are a great set of books, but just dont suit me at the moment, maybe down the track, when I spend much more time under the night sky.

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