Robert Burnham, Jr. — Complete Three Volume Set
A complete three-volume set of Burnham's Celestial Handbook, Robert Burnham Jr.'s celebrated reference guide to the stars, constellations and deep-sky objects beyond our Solar System.
Long regarded as a classic among amateur and experienced astronomers, the handbook combines observational information with detailed notes on stars, variable stars, clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other celestial objects, together with charts, photographs and historical background.
Publisher: Dover Publications
Author: Robert Burnham, Jr.
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: Revised and Enlarged Edition
Very Good used condition.
The covers show some light shelf wear, rubbing and minor wear to edges and corners consistent with age and normal use. The bindings appear sound and the pages are clean and well kept, with no major damage seen.
Please note that Volume I is an earlier Dover printing, while Volumes II and III are later Dover printings. They nevertheless form the complete three-volume revised work.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they show the actual books being offered and form an important part of the condition description.
Volume I: 9780486235677
Volume II: 9780486235684
Volume III: 9780486236735
Complete three-volume astronomy reference set
Ideal for astronomers, stargazers, students, collectors and anyone with an interest in observational astronomy.