The digest-sized, spiral-bound Third Edition features 680 northern hemisphere deep-sky objects, all with Y2K or better hyparcos data. Those objects of mag 7 and brighter - "city" objects - are highlighted in the lists and in the 63 maps. Astronomical details are in "expanded shorthand" and set large for reading by flashlight. Newly included are 144 double/multiple stars and several brief constellation grouping stories which present the bigger picture. These stories have proven helpful teaching the sky to kids of all ages.
This multi-purpose guide is most convenient at the viewing site instead of carrying larger, bulkier books and computers, or as a companion to the larger sky atlases when planning a night's viewing. It's compact size makes it ideal for camping, hiking or in the car.
Objects in the Heavens -- by Peter Birren
Third Edition now available
116 pages; black coil; laminated covers; 5.5" x 8.5"
US$24.95; 116 pages; 1-55369-662-X
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