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Great Atlas of the Sky - Coming Very Soon!

Started by Agena AstroProducts , Sep 21 2010 09:07 PM

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#1 Agena AstroProducts

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Posted 21 September 2010 - 09:07 PM

Hello,

We are delighted to announce that Piotr Brych's The Great Atlas of the Sky will soon be available locally in North America for the first time since its publication late last year. Agena is pleased to be the exclusive US/Canadian distributor of this fine publication that is sure to "become an instant classic" [Dave Eicher, Editor, Astronomy Magazine]!

We are now accepting pre-orders, and expect to ship this within the next 7-10 days. You can view/order this atlas at this link. The atlas is priced at $239 (shipped in the US; Canadian shipping extra) for a limited time.

Overview:
- 296 maps with over 2.4 million stars down to magnitude 12
- Over 70,000 deep sky objects plotted
- Each map unfolds to 24x17"
- Designations provided for over 130,000 stars
- Protective film allowing field use of individual maps included
- Shipped weight is 16 lbs

Thanks for looking,
Manish
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#2 Rick Woods

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Posted 22 September 2010 - 05:07 PM

YES!! YES!!!

Man-ISH! Man-ISH! Man-ISH!

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#3 mclewis1

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Posted 22 September 2010 - 05:21 PM

Easy Rick ... otherwise he'll be raising the prices.

:grin:

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#4 Rick Woods

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Posted 24 September 2010 - 01:20 AM

Mark,

Better order one before he does!

This is one of those times where the inner voice is telling me to go for it. The same voice told me to go for the Millennium Star Atlas when the original hardback set was introductory priced at $225. I've never regretted that, and I know I won't regret this.

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#5 Agena AstroProducts

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Posted 29 September 2010 - 03:54 PM

We received our shipment of this Atlas less than an hour ago. We can now ship any new orders by the next business day. :jump:

Thank you for your continued interest.

Regards,
Manish
Agena AstroProducts

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#6 RonBurgundy

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Posted 30 September 2010 - 05:56 PM

Wow! Are these limited editions? Or will these be available for a while?

If so, I'd like to save up for one of these. This is simply fascinating!

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#7 Jaxdialation

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Posted 30 September 2010 - 06:23 PM

Historically printed atlases have come and gone. The answer to your second question is ~maybe~. That's why Rick is jumping all over it.

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#8 RonBurgundy

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 12:56 AM

Wow I really need one of those!

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#9 Rick Woods

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 06:30 PM

Me too! Mine shipped yesterday, and I hope to have it early next week.
Do it now while the opportunity is here.

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#10 RonBurgundy

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 06:52 PM

Holy smokes, congratulations! Unfortunately, money is tight and I'll have to save up for a month or two

. But certainly enjoy it, maybe I'll have one in a few months!

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#11 Rick Woods

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 08:20 PM

I'll let you know!

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#12 Jaxdialation

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 10:40 PM

I actually thought about buying tilted desk top for this book maybe on rollers. I looked around a bit with no luck. Almost like a music stand on steroids.

Anyone have any ideas or pointers?

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#13 Agena AstroProducts

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 11:59 PM

>>Are these limited editions? Or will these be available for a while?

As with any publication, I reckon this will depend on the demand for the product. We have purchased a decent number of copies (for this product type, small anticipated demand, and price point), and we have 6-8 months to sell it. We have an option to purchase another lot if these sell well. After that, it's anyone's guess...

The publisher/author has to print even larger numbers of copies than I need to purchase. This requires a very significant investment of resources and is very demand-driven.

So get the word out and get all your astro-buddies to grab a copy. And I presume most of you on this thread have already purchased a copy!

Thanks everyone.

Regards,
Manish

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#14 RonBurgundy

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Posted 02 October 2010 - 04:20 PM

>>Are these limited editions? Or will these be available for a while?

As with any publication, I reckon this will depend on the demand for the product. We have purchased a decent number of copies (for this product type, small anticipated demand, and price point), and we have 6-8 months to sell it. We have an option to purchase another lot if these sell well. After that, it's anyone's guess...

The publisher/author has to print even larger numbers of copies than I need to purchase. This requires a very significant investment of resources and is very demand-driven.

So get the word out and get all your astro-buddies to grab a copy. And I presume most of you on this thread have already purchased a copy!

Thanks everyone.

Regards,
Manish

This is excellent news, thank you.

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#15 Rick Woods

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Posted 03 October 2010 - 12:56 PM

I actually thought about buying tilted desk top for this book maybe on rollers. I looked around a bit with no luck. Almost like a music stand on steroids.

Anyone have any ideas or pointers?

Maybe a drafting desk, or some kind of sturdy artist's easle?

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#16 mclewis1

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Posted 03 October 2010 - 04:26 PM

I agree with Rick, I think a small drafting desk or table would be ideal. They tend to be quite horizontally oriented and often come with wheels.

Perhaps something like this?