Beginners will find it an entertaining way to
learn about the myths and the facts about each of the 88
constellations.
Amateur astronomers will find details on many binaries and other
stars worthy of investigation.
We are very proud that thousands of copies of The Constellations Pocket Guide have been sent all over the world in the last few years. In fact, we believe that The Constellations Pocket Guide is the best selling astronomy guide only available on the Internet.
The ‘pocket guide’ is “perfect bound”, using the best quality glues.
The ‘field guide’ is spiral bound, which means it lies flat, freeing the hands for scopes and binoculars.
Both versions are professionally printed at 1200 dpi and
measure a handy 4.3" x 6.5" (11.0 x 16.4 cm).
Both versions have the same content, and the same type of laminated white cover.
American and other international customers may charge their
order with American Express, Visa or Mastercard, or send a
postal money order.
For our American and other international customers, cheques
are not encouraged. However if you do choose to send a personal
cheque be aware that it will take four weeks to clear, delaying
the filling of your order a similar length of time.
Barring unusual weather or similar natural event, we promise that any order received before 2 p.m.
EST (weekdays) will be shipped the same day.
Features (the guides are identical except for the type of binding):
The Transition Date is adjusted for local Savings
Time, so it should be accurate all year round.
(The transition date is the day of the year
that
the given star will be due south at
midnight.)
Also the transition date is given for a specific star
for each constellation (e.g. alpha And, delta
Cnc).
Stars recently discovered to have their own planets
are included, with the planets' properties. Examples are
47 UMa and 70 Virginis.
The "Index of Other Deep Sky Objects" and the "Messier
Index" offer quick references of the best deep sky objects
listed in The Constellations Pocket Guide.
The "Variable Star List" gives dates of expected maxima forsignificant variable stars.
The "proper names" of 70 major stars are included in a
convenient reference, arranged alphabetically. Examples
are Altair (alpha Aquilae), Betelgeuse (alpha
Ori), and Schedar (alpha Cas).
The guide's graphics are identical to those on the web site, white stars on a black sky:
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A sample page
from The Constellations Pocket Guide (‘desk edition’):
A sample page from The Constellations Field Guide:
Below the graph you'll find information on the most
important stars: the location (RA, Dec), distance in light years, visual
magnitude, and star name - if any.
| Several handy reference pages and a
few introductory pages are included, for those just beginning their
study of astronomy:
- A list of all constellations is given, as well as their Latin
genitive (the form used with stars, i.e., alpha Orionis).
- The Greek alphabet table, as found on my
web site, is replicated in the guide.
- First time users will appreciate the instructions on how to
use the graphics to find their way around the night skies.
- Guide-users are shown how to calculate where any star will
rise on the horizon at their particular location. (It really isn't
difficult!).
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Pricing details for
The Constellations Pocket
Guide:
The Desk Edition (also called the “Standard Edition”) of The Constellations Pocket Guide is only $14.95, plus shipping. This price is for all customers, American, Canadian, or International.
Only the shipping charges are different.
Canadian purchasers will be charged in Canadian funds, all others in US Dollars.
The Field Guide (spiral bound version of The Constellations Pocket Guide) is only $15.95, plus shipping. Again, this price is for all purchasers; Canadians being charged in Canadian dollars, others in US Dollars.
Please note that we do not accept purchase
orders of any kind.
Order both guides
together --- The Constellations Pocket Guide and The Binocular
(and Naked Eye) Guide to the Stars --- and save.
TO AVOID ERRORS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF
THE EDITION YOU WISH TO ORDER!
To place an order for a copy of the Desk Edition of
The Constellations
Pocket Guide, click on the appropriate link:
Canadian residents
Residents of the USA
The Rest of the World
To place an order for the Field Guide (Spiral Bound), click on the appropriate link:
Canadian residents
Residents of the USA
The Rest of the World
