1967 Telescope Handbook & Star Atlas Neale Howard 1st Ed HC Astronomy Guide Book
$ 8.78
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1967 Telescope Handbook & Star Atlas Neale Howard 1st Ed HC Astronomy Guide Book. Classic mid-century astronomy handbook and star atlas for the serious backyard observer. This 1967 Crowell hardcover by Neale E. Howard walks readers from the basics of telescope optics and mountings through observing the Moon, planets, variable stars, deep-sky objects, and celestial showpieces, then finishes with a full star atlas, gazetteer, and Messier catalog. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, charts, photographs, and large-format sky maps, this volume is designed to be used at the telescope—with concise explanations, observing tips, and reference tables drawn from decades of experience with student astronomers. The book in this listing shows clean, bright pages and solid binding, with some exterior shelf wear and fading to the blue cloth but no dust jacket. A great vintage companion for classic refractors/reflectors or a thoughtful gift for an astronomy enthusiast who appreciates historical observing guides. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): 📚 Title: The Telescope Handbook and Star Atlas ✍️ Author: Neale E. Howard 🏢 Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York 📆 Publication Year: 1967 (1st edition) 📖 Format: Hardcover, large-format reference (approx. 226 pages, indexed)[link removed by eBay] 🌌 Subject: Astronomy, Telescope Use, Star Atlas 🎯 Topic: Telescopes, sky observation, celestial photography, Messier objects, star maps (with gazetteer and atlas section) 🌍 Language: English 🏷️ Edition: First edition (copyright 1967, no “updated” notation) 🧭 Special Features: Numerous illustrations, diagrams, charts, sky maps, glossary, appendices, reference material, index 🏛️ Country/Region of Manufacture: United States of America 🔢 ISBN: 0-690-80902-6 🕰️ Era: Vintage 1960s astronomy / space age 📦 Dust Jacket: Not present (cloth boards only) Condition: Good to Very Good vintage condition: cloth boards show some fading and light shelf wear; interior pages are clean and unmarked with solid binding; no dust jacket. Additional details: Carefully stored and photographed so you can see the exact copy you will receive. Ideal for collectors of vintage astronomy books, observers who enjoy using classic star atlases at the eyepiece, or anyone looking for a substantial, mid-century reference on telescopes and the night sky. Seller’s note: All items are individually inspected and described as accurately as possible; please review all photos for close-up condition details before purchasing. Keywords: Neale E. Howard, Telescope Handbook, Star Atlas, 1967 Crowell, vintage astronomy book, amateur telescope guide, observers manual, sky atlas, Messier catalog, celestial maps, classic star charts, space age science, large format hardcover, collectible science book, telescope making and use, night sky reference.
