1978 Burnham's Celestial Handbook 3 Vol Hardcover Set Dover Revised Ed Astronomy
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1978 Burnham's Celestial Handbook 3 Vol Hardcover Set Dover Revised Ed Astronomy. Burnham's Celestial Handbook , Revised & Enlarged 1978 Dover edition. 🧑 🏫Author: Robert Burnham Jr. 🌌Subject: Astronomy / Deep-sky observing / Cosmology. 🏢Publisher: Dover Publications, New York. A must-have classic for serious stargazers and telescope owners. This listing is for the complete 3-volume hardcover set of Burnham's Celestial Handbook, Revised & Enlarged 1978 Dover edition. Each volume offers deep, constellation-by-constellation coverage of thousands of stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, with charts, data tables, and literary quotations that have made this series a beloved observing companion for decades. Free Library Catalog +1 From the photos, these books are in very good vintage condition: covers show only light shelf wear, spines are strong, and pages are clean and unmarked. All three volumes are included—Andromeda–Cetus, Chamaeleon–Orion, and Pavo–Vulpecula—so you’re getting the full reference, ready for your observatory, telescope case, or astronomy library. Please note: dust jackets are not included, but the sturdy Dover cloth boards display the iconic astronomical cover art and still look impressive on the shelf. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis) 📚 Format: Hardcover, complete 3-volume set 🧑 🏫 Author: Robert Burnham Jr. 🏢 Publisher: Dover Publications, New York 🗓️ Publication year: 1978 (Revised & Enlarged edition) Free Library Catalog 🌌 Subject: Astronomy / Deep-sky observing / Cosmology 🎯 Audience: Adult & young adult amateur astronomers, students, collectors 📏 Approx. size: About 9.5 in tall; thick reference volumes Rare Book Cellar 🧾 Volumes included: Vol. 1 Andromeda–Cetus; Vol. 2 Chamaeleon–Orion; Vol. 3 Pavo–Vulpecula Free Library Catalog 🖨️ Edition details: Revised & Enlarged, hardcovers (not book club) 🎨 Illustrations: B&W astrophotos, charts, tables, and diagrams throughout 🏷️ Dust jackets: Not included (hardcovers only) ✅ Completeness: All three volumes present; no known missing pages Condition Very good vintage condition overall: light shelf and edge wear to boards, corners generally sharp, bindings tight, and pages clean with no noticeable writing, highlighting, or underlining. No dust jackets. Additional details Ideal for anyone building an astronomy library, learning deep-sky objects beyond the Messier list, or looking for the classic reference often recommended in observing communities. Sets in this condition are getting harder to find, especially in matching hardcovers. Seller’s note: Please review all photos carefully for the best representation of condition. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting/monitor settings. Feel free to message with any questions before purchasing—happy to help! Keywords (for SEO) Burnham's Celestial Handbook, Robert Burnham Jr, 3 volume set, Dover 1978 hardcover, revised enlarged edition, observer's guide to the universe, deep sky objects, astronomy reference book, telescope observing guide, Andromeda Cetus Chamaeleon Orion Pavo Vulpecula, classic astronomy library, space science nonfiction, celestial handbook hardback set, vintage astronomy books
