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Mark Duwe’s Reading List for beginners

Philips Deep Sky Observer Pack

A pack for the amateur deep sky observer. It contains three essential items for exploring the Universe beyond our Solar System.

 

Philips Deep Sky Observer's Guide - A practical guide to deep sky observing, with descriptions of more than 200 objects, written by Neil Bone, winner of the British Astronomical Association's Merlin Medal.

 

Philips Deep Sky Chart - A large wall chart by Wil Tirion showing the night sky in three superb maps. As well as showing all stars visible with the naked eye, it also shows galaxies, nebulae and other deep sky objects.

 

Philips Deep Sky Calendar - A full-colour wall poster featuring a deep sky object for every week of the year. Suitable for observers in both hemispheres, it recommends and illustrates an appropriate target for each week. It can be used in any year.

 

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Philips Solar System Observer Pack

A great pack that contains three essential items for exploring and enjoying our corner of the Universe.

 

Philips Solar System Observer's Guide - This practical 224-page illustrated guide is suitable for observers with small- to medium-sized telescopes, or binoculars; it can be used throughout the world. Peter Grego, a well-known writer on astronomy and an experienced observer, shares his enthusiasm and expertise in a straightforward and informative book. It describes how and when to observe not only the planets but also the Moon, Sun, comets, meteors, asteroids and all other objects found within our Solar System.

 

Philips Map of the Solar System - A large-format chart that uses maps returned from space probes to provide a close-up view of the Solar System. The Sun, Moon and planets, as well as selected asteroids and comets, are illustrated using maps and images as well as clear, colourful artwork.

 

Philips Solar System Phenomena Poster - A magnificent, A1-sized poster featuring the top 25 phenomena to observe within the Solar System. Included are solar and lunar eclipses, aurorae and fireballs, as well as the planets and their satellites, comets, asteroids and our own Moon.

 

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