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Topic: Astronomica: Galaxies, Planets, Stars, Constellation Charts, Space Exploration
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ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-09-2007 12:19 AM
   
"Astronomica": It's a large, heavy but spectacular book with a Foreword by Sir Patrick Moore, and I'm certainly impressed with it. There were several contributors to this book, including Francis French and myself, and though the emphasis of the book is on astronomy, it does include quite a lot about manned and unmanned space flight. Details at Millennium House or Books-A-Million. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-09-2007 04:28 PM
Indeed, as shown by this photo (book and slipcover), it's an enormous book - you certainly get your money's worth! As well as a comprehensive overview of everything astronomical, it covers manned and unmanned spaceflight, emerging spacefaring nations like China and India - and the enormous photos are wonderful. It was a pleasure to contribute to another book with Colin (our third published this year!)
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ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-28-2009 04:11 AM
Originally priced at over $100 (it is a HUGE book), "Astronomica" is now available for just $19.93 at Edward Hamilton Booksellers of Connecticut, which is a dramatic cut in price. It truly is a fabulous publication. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-30-2009 09:25 PM
I also spotted a copy this evening at a Borders bookstore in Maryland for the same low price, which comes with a "Bonus DVD ROM." |
JPSastro
Member Posts: 170
From: Tucson, Arizona
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 05-30-2009 10:11 PM
Just picked up this volume at a local used book store in shrink wrapped in it's slipcase, flawless condition for $14.99.
IT is a LARGE and HEAVY book !!
As others have commented it is well done. Great coffee table book. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 06-16-2009 03:43 PM
FYI: None of the big-box stores in my area had this book as a "bargain book," so I ordered a copy from Edward R. Hamilton. It arrived today, and had some (very) minor shelf-wear and was NOT slipcased. It's a very impressive book nonetheless, and still a great bargain at around US$20. Just wanted to make anyone considering a purchase from Hamilton aware that their copies are remainders and not "new" in the strictest sense. | |
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