Burnham's Celestial Handbook Vol 2 Chamaeleon Orion 1978 HC DJ Dover Guide Stars
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Burnham's Celestial Handbook Vol 2 Chamaeleon Orion 1978 HC DJ Dover Guide Stars. Chamaeleon through Orion. ⭐ Author: Robert Burnham Jr. 📆 Publication year: 1978 (Dover edition). 🏢 Publisher: Dover Publications, New York. The book ishardcover with its original dust jacket intact. Hard-to-find 1978 Dover hardcover of Robert Burnham Jr.’s legendary deep-sky guide, Volume Two: Chamaeleon through Orion. This is the Revised and Enlarged Edition, featuring Burnham’s detailed constellation-by-constellation treatment, including double stars, variable stars, nebulae, clusters, and galaxies, plus historical notes and observational tips. The book is hardcover with its original dust jacket intact. The jacket shows only light shelf and edge wear; the boards are clean and the gilt spine lettering is bright. Interior pages appear clean, tight, and unmarked, with no highlighting, writing, or ex-library markings visible in the provided photos. Whether you’re completing your set, upgrading from a paperback, or looking for a durable observatory copy, this volume delivers Burnham’s famously rich mix of data, charts, and engaging commentary—a classic reference for serious observers and astronomy enthusiasts. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): ⭐ Author: Robert Burnham Jr. 📘 Title: Burnham's Celestial Handbook, Volume Two – Chamaeleon Through Orion 📚 Edition: Revised and Enlarged Edition 📖 Format: Hardcover with dust jacket 📆 Publication year: 1978 (Dover edition) 🏢 Publisher: Dover Publications, New York 🔢 ISBN: 0-486-24064-9 / 0486240649 📄 Pages: Approx. 652 pages 🌌 Subject: Astronomy – deep-sky observing, constellations, star charts 🎯 Volume info: Volume Two of three-volume Celestial Handbook set 🗺️ Features: Constellation guides, tables of double & variable stars, charts, historical notes 🌍 Language: English ⚖️ Approx. condition grade: Very Good (see details below) Condition: Very Good hardcover in Very Good dust jacket. Light shelf/edge wear to jacket including minor rubbing and small marks; no major tears noted. Boards clean, binding tight, and interior pages appear clean and unmarked based on inspection of sample pages. No remainder marks or obvious ex-library indicators visible. Additional details: Classic observational reference ideal for telescope owners, star party organizers, or collectors of vintage astronomy texts. This volume covers constellations from Chamaeleon through Orion, matching the structure of Burnham’s three-volume set. Seller’s note: All pre-owned books are carefully inspected, accurately described, and securely packed in protective materials for shipment. Photos shown are of the exact book you will receive. Keywords: Burnham's Celestial Handbook volume 2, Chamaeleon through Orion, Robert Burnham Jr, 1978 Dover hardcover, revised enlarged edition, deep sky observing guide, astronomy reference book, star charts, variable stars, double stars, nebulae clusters galaxies, classic telescope handbook, vintage astronomy book, Dover Publications New York, ISBN 0486240649, space science textbook, observatory library, collectors science hardcover.
