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Old 19-06-2012, 02:53 PM
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Atlas of the Southern Night Sky 3rd. Edition

Hi all,

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

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Old 19-06-2012, 04:54 PM
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interesting - wonder what was updated?
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Old 19-06-2012, 05:34 PM
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what was the going price Neil?
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Old 19-06-2012, 07:16 PM
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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
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Old 19-06-2012, 09:46 PM
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Oh, and the astro-imaging section has been expanded somewhat.

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Old 23-06-2012, 05:14 PM
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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?
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Old 25-06-2012, 09:04 PM
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Yes, the page headers are now in black, and as from the second edition, the star charts are aligned for the southern hemisphere.
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I bought the 2nd edition some time back from Aust Geographic. Glad I did, really great read and reference book.

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Looks like it is time to upgrade!

Done! Around $41 from Fishpond.com.au

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Missing a page?

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?


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

Matt.
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