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Old 26-05-2012, 07:07 PM
ausastronomer (John Bambury)
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Originally Posted by mbyrr View Post
As a newb myself, and following people's recommendations, I just ordered the following from Fishpond:

1. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
2. Collins Stars and Planets Guide

Thanks for all your advice!

Hi,

If a beginner could only have 2 books these are the two I would be recommending.

A few months down the track I would be adding the Cambridge Star Atlas or a planetarium program like Sky Tools 3.

Cheers,
John B
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