Charts, Atlases & Catalogues
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Tirion, Wil: The Cambridge Star Atlas
Now in its 4th edition, this classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. The clear, full-color maps show stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope. The atlas also features constellation boundaries and the Milky Way, and lists objects that are interesting to observe. This new edition features a clearer map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and features; a second Moon map, mirror reversed for users of telescopes with star diagonals; enhanced index charts showing the constellations more clearly; and a new data table listing stars hosting planetary systems. It is now spiral bound, making it ideal for use at the telescope.
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Ridpath, Ian and Tirion, Wil: Collins Gem: Stars
This little "gem" is often overlooked
by serious astronomers, but its small format (8cm x 11.5cm) gives you a star
atlas in your shirt pocket! Separate chart for each constellation, down to mag
5. Lots of DSOs, including the Messiers, are marked.
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Burnham, Robert: Burnham's Celestial Handbook : An Observer's Guide to the
Universe Beyond the Solar System
An absolute treasury of
information, including related history and mythology. This book is very
obviously a work of love for astronomy.
Volume 1 (Andromeda through Cetus)
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Volume 2 (Chameleon through Orion)
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Volume 3 (Pavo through Vulpecula)
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Doherty, Paul (Illustrator), Moore, Patrick and. Arnold, H. J. P (Photographer):
The Photographic Atlas of the Stars
With Doherty's maps and
Arnold's excellent photography (the field of the picture is equivalent to the
naked eye field) augmented by Moore's descriptions, this is a very good work.
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Kitchin, Chris: Photo-Guide to the Constellations
The photographs of the sky
as it actually looks under a variety of conditions, coupled with a detailed
guide to star-hopping and other useful techniques, will enable you to quickly
and easily gain a working knowledge of the constellations.
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Malin, David & Frew, David: Hartung's
Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes
This exquisitely illustrated handbook is a must-have for those able to observe the
magnificent sights of the southern skies. It is currently out of print and difficult to get hold of, but is worth the effort!
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Ridpath, Ian & Tirion, Wil: The Monthly Sky Guide
Clear and simple introduction for beginners of all ages.
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Ridpath, Ian (ed.): Norton's Star Atlas and Reference Handbook
For decades this has justifiably been the amateur's first atlas; the wealth of other astronomical
information greatly enhances its value. Plots stars down to mag 6.0. Now in its 20th edition.
Hardcover
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Tirion, Wil: Sky Atlas 2000.0
Star Charts, covering both hemispheres down to mag 8.5 . This is an excellent atlas for the
intermediate and advanced amateur.
Deluxe Edition
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Laminated
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