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Starter book on stars

ntlbell · 2011-12-05 09:40:29

Hi I'm looking for a book for a Xmas present for someone who's interested in stars. any recommendations?

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05-12-2011 10:40am

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ntlbell

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Hi

I'm looking for a book for a Xmas present for someone who's interested in stars.

any recommendations?

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#2 05-12-2011 9:40pm
Pat Dunne

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You can't go wrong with, Turn Left At Orion.

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#3 06-12-2011 10:47am
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Carls Sagan's Cosmos is a pretty comprehensive read. It doesn't solely concentrate on stars, really the entire universe. It's written in a lay man's style, easy to understand. Very inspiring.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmos-Carl-Sagan/dp/0349107033

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#4 06-12-2011 5:26pm
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Pat Dunne wrote: »

You can't go wrong with, Turn Left At Orion.

I have the book myself just make sure you get the 9th edition or higher.

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