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Celestial Delights: The Best Astronomical Events Through the Year 2001

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This book is easy to read and understand with lots of diagrams and illustrations. It covers everything from meteor showers to eclipses to viewing planets. There are illustrations to show exactly where to look in the sky (helpful for those of us who aren't too familiar with the constellations), and a calendar in the back which shows you what will be happening each month till 2010. I have always enjoyed astromony, but I always felt like I missed eclipses or forgot about meteor showers. This book will solve those problems!

I've owned these books ever since they were first published. The updated versions stay current with upcoming celestial events and explain in easy to understand language the basics and more of our solar system and "beyond!" I hope there is a another updated version being published for the next several years. I've taken astronomy courses in college, visited and observed the stars, planets, nebulas, etc., and have been entertained in several planetariums which "originally opened my eyes to the universe." The Celestial Delights guides continue to enhance my interest in astronomy!

Greg and I are now in the process of completing an updated version of Celestial Delights, which will track naked-eye events from 2003 through 2010 (and in some cases beyond). It is slated for release in October by Celestial Arts, ISBN 1-58761-157-0, 7 x 10 inches.

Thank you all for your supportive comments!

I received this book as a gift in 1995 and have referred to it monthly sharing with others the upcoming events of the celestial sky. I hope the authors of this fine book will release same for the next ten years. I keep searching new releases for information regarding same. I look forward to the new release!

I agree with Steve from Ketchum, ID.
When will we be able to learn what to watch for from 2002 to 2010 in the beautiful sky here in Springdale (Zion National Park), Utah?

I hope you authors plan to do the next edition to cover 2001-2010. I found the current edition very useful for what to look for and when. Eclipses, times etc. All very helpful.