Excalibur Space Navigator Model 765 + Milky Way
Puzzle NEW + Guide To Skywatching + CD Lot
1. Excalibur Space Navigator Model 765 is Open Box,
but Like New and never used.
It is 100% complete with contents still bagged
and books in Like New, unused condition.
2. The Illustrated Milky Way 1,000 Piece Puzzle is
Brand NEW in shrinkwrap.
It was made by Deen Publications in 1987.
This puzzle alone NEW is listed for $30 - $45 on Ebay.
Objects Identified in the puzzle include the following:
9 Constellations, 170 Stars, 52 Open Clusters, 49 Globular Clusters, 27 Planetary Nebulae,
35 Bright Diffuse Nebulae, 15 Dark Nebulae, 3 Planets, 3 Galaxies, 1 Meteor Trail
3. Skywatching A Practical Guide CD-ROM for the
Backyard Astronomer is Like New.
It is high quality in production and contents typical of Discovery Channel
Multimedia.
It is packed full of all sorts of amazing Skywatching information for skywatchers.
NOTE: This is a 1997 CD-ROM for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Mac System 7.1+.
In other words, it designed is for very old computers and operating systems.
It is NOT guaranteed to work on the latest computers and operating systems.
It is best purchased by vintage PC CD collectors who know the value of such CDs.
4. A Guide To Skywatching is by David H. Levy.
It is 288 pages packed full of vibrant pictures and insightful information.
The ISBN of this book is 9781877019135 and is in Like New Condition.
On Amazon it has an extremely high rating of 4.8 out of 5 by 18 reviewers.
Amazon 5 star book reviews include the following:
Kids as well as adults can use it. It has generic as well as some deep
information.
Got pretty pics we well as explains the basics of astronomy.
May not help you in finding the 'latest' telescope (there are online reviews
for that)
but surely will help you find your first celestial object :-)
Comes with star chart and a long list of common stars, nebulae, deep space
objects etc.
One awesome feature is that for each of these objects it tells what you need to
view it
with, local conditions will differ but you will get an idea, so that
you are not wasting time
to look for objects that are beyond the capability of
your instrument.
"Skywatching" is the first book I purchased when I started my new hobby of star gazing.
It is very informative and quite useful in learning about the night sky.
I take it with me every time I go star gazing and highly recommend it to the novice
as well as the experienced star gazer. The charts and pictures are fantastic.
It is worth far more than what I paid for it.
"A really clear and concise book for getting someone interested and fairly well-read in astronomy.
On clear nights, one can actually find the described constellations.
A little something for when the grandkids get a bit older."
"Bought this book for a friend who loves sky watching."
"Wowsa! This book it as gorgeous as it is informative! Perfect for all generations!
For the novice and the professional, great book."
"So you have questions about stargazing but you don't know where to start? Look no further than this excellent guide.
"Skywatching" begins by discussing the interesting history behind astronomy. The history is given a thorough treatment.
The author includes just enough to build on the fascination we already have.
I believe the most valuable part of this book is the main content which names and explains all the constellations
and points out neighboring celestial objects... many of which are visible to the naked eye or binoculars.
One of the interesting things I've learned about this fascinating hobby is that you don't need to run out and buy
a $2,000.00 telescope to enjoy it. Armed with this book, a plainesphere (star map) and an inquisitive mind you have more
than enough to get started and or continue a lifelong hobby whether you plan to get serious or just a closet astronomer."
5 star International Amazon Book Reviewers Comments:
"I bought the book because I recently bought a telescope.
The book can be read in a few hours and has very useful tips and maps.
Very pleasant book and very interesting. completely content."
- German Reviewer
"I love this book!" -- UK Reviewer