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From the reviews: The author has grouped those together which share common origins and myths to tell the tales and which can then be learned as a unit. ... There are plenty of images, all taken by amateurs, and, interestingly, many are shown both in their original format and processed to give the appearance in a medium sized telescope. ... the price and number of pages, it seems good value and very informative for those who want a single reference to the constellations and their objects. (Jonathan Gale, Plain Astronomy, Vol. 1 (1), March, 2012) Guidebook to the Constellations is intended for observers wanting to move beyond a casual glance at the heavens. ... The book provides the visual depiction of each constellation in two different sketches, along with an image of the sky of the region. ... The book is illustrated with images from amateur astronomers. The appendixes provide an excellent summary of helpful definitions and reference material. Summing Up: Recommended. General audiences and lower-division undergraduates. (D. E. Hogg, Choice, Vol. 49 (11), July, 2012)

From the reviews: The author has grouped those together which share common origins and myths to tell the tales and which can then be learned as a unit. ! There are plenty of images, all taken by amateurs, and, interestingly, many are shown both in their original format and processed to give the appearance in a medium sized telescope. ! the price and number of pages, it seems good value and very informative for those who want a single reference to the constellations and their objects. (Jonathan Gale, Plain Astronomy, Vol. 1 (1), March, 2012)

From the reviews: The author has grouped those together which share common origins and myths to tell the tales and which can then be learned as a unit. ... There are plenty of images, all taken by amateurs, and, interestingly, many are shown both in their original format and processed to give the appearance in a medium sized telescope. ... the price and number of pages, it seems good value and very informative for those who want a single reference to the constellations and their objects. (Jonathan Gale, Plain Astronomy, Vol. 1 (1), March, 2012)

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An active amateur astronomer for over 40 years, L. Phillip Simpson has worked as an instructor of astronomy at four different universities and colleges. During the 1980s he was Director of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Space Instruction Center. More recently he worked for Northrop Grumman as Product Team Leader for design and production of telescopes for the Space Based Infrared System. He is currently a part-time assistant at NM Mexico Skies (a leading guest observatory and internet telescope provider), instructing astrophotographers and visual observers.

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