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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
I wish this atlas had been available when I started out in astronomy. It's small enough to fit in one hand, yet - despite its size - the layout never feels cramped. The constellation lines are a huge advantage too; I can locate most deep-sky objects within a couple of minutes - much faster than I could with Sky Atlas 2000.
The atlas includes 80 main charts, plus 4 close-up charts covering the following regions of interest: the Pleiades, Orion's Sword, the Virgo Galaxy Cluster (essential!), and the Large Magellanic Cloud.
The atlas includes 80 main charts, plus 4 close-up charts covering the following regions of interest: the Pleiades, Orion's Sword, the Virgo Galaxy Cluster (essential!), and the Large Magellanic Cloud.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This atlas is A5 sized and so fits into the pocket quite easily. It is spiral bound and so will stay open at the pages selected, when you place in on a flat surface. This is a great bonus as you can cross-refer from the book to the night sky / telescope / binoculars quickly and without having to find the page again. I covered the outside covers in clear sticky backed film to give extra protection against any dew.
Stars down to maginitude 7.6 are displayed on 80 main charts. The pages are in colour with significant objects easy to find. Arrows indicate the page number of the next page to check on the sky to the north/east/south/west which makes navigating across the sky simple. I am very pleased with this atlas and I am certain it will help improve my knowledge of the constellations. It is not as detailed as some of the more complex atlases but it is more than adequate for most casual users.
Stars down to maginitude 7.6 are displayed on 80 main charts. The pages are in colour with significant objects easy to find. Arrows indicate the page number of the next page to check on the sky to the north/east/south/west which makes navigating across the sky simple. I am very pleased with this atlas and I am certain it will help improve my knowledge of the constellations. It is not as detailed as some of the more complex atlases but it is more than adequate for most casual users.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
I can't fault this star atlas. It's a convenient size; the maps are beautifully clear and have a generous overlap with adjacent areas of sky; the spiral binding means the atlas always lies flat and doesn't have to be held open. Double and variable stars are differentiated and star clusters, nebulae and galaxies are all mapped.
Since I got my copy I find I use it all the time and not just to find the objects shown on the maps. It is also hugely useful for locating the fainter planets Uranus and Neptune, and other faint solar system objects moving against the stellar background. I'm just a hobby astronomer using my telescope in the back garden but this is an immensely useful book and I wouldn't want to be without it. At the Amazon price it has to be an astronomical bargain.
Since I got my copy I find I use it all the time and not just to find the objects shown on the maps. It is also hugely useful for locating the fainter planets Uranus and Neptune, and other faint solar system objects moving against the stellar background. I'm just a hobby astronomer using my telescope in the back garden but this is an immensely useful book and I wouldn't want to be without it. At the Amazon price it has to be an astronomical bargain.
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Good, but not great for a beginner.
Nice size and clear text but my only problem is the layout. The constellations are somtimes spread over several pages meaning you have to turn to the next, or previous, page to see... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Colin S. Harris
Great Reference Book
I saw this advertised on the Sky & Telescope Web page and was tempted to purchase it direct from the States. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. E. W. Burdis
One of the most useful observing tools, because you will use it!
I can't get over how useful this atlas really is. Even though I use a GOTO telescope I still use it for my observing sessions. Read more
Published 7 months ago by John Kulczycki
Great chart for any astronomer.
I think this must really be the best star map i have ever owned and i would higly reccomend this book to anyone who not only uses a telescope but also for anyone who may like using... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tyler.b
stargazing
I have just taken up the interest, and bought this book to take to WA for the night skies, which are fantastic.... Read more
Published 16 months ago by N. P. Evetts
The Best Pocket Sky Atlas Currently Available
I can't really add anything more of note to the informed opinions of the four previous reviewers: It is detailed, clear, concise, and very well printed on high quality card. Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by James I
Sky & Telescope pocket Atlas
This is a great field atlas to use outside with a telescope. It is small enough to slip into a large coat pocket or in an eyepiece box. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by L. J. Guise
HEAVANS ABOVE
I can really only echo the other reviewers comments. This atlas is a gem of a find, nice handy size and very easy to use.
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by A. Taylor
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