Burnham's Celestial Handbook
Book • 1978
Burnham's Celestial Handbook is a comprehensive three-volume guide for amateur astronomers, providing detailed descriptions and charts of thousands of celestial objects.
Organized by constellation, it includes information on stars, galaxies, nebulae, and clusters, accompanied by extensive historical and mythological background.
Walter Scott Houston contributed updated precessional coordinates and additional observing tips for each edition of the handbook.
Known for its thoroughness and detailed illustrations, it remains a valuable resource for both beginner and advanced observers, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the night sky.
The handbook blends scientific data with engaging narrative, making it an essential addition to any astronomy enthusiast's library.
Organized by constellation, it includes information on stars, galaxies, nebulae, and clusters, accompanied by extensive historical and mythological background.
Walter Scott Houston contributed updated precessional coordinates and additional observing tips for each edition of the handbook.
Known for its thoroughness and detailed illustrations, it remains a valuable resource for both beginner and advanced observers, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the night sky.
The handbook blends scientific data with engaging narrative, making it an essential addition to any astronomy enthusiast's library.
