Guest Dark_Matters Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Can anyone recommend a decent star atlas to buy? All help greatly appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The traditional atlas of choice is Nortons Star Atls, this has been around for decades and is regularly updated, Ive had 3 in my time and they are excellent. Cambridge Star Atlas is also a good one, I have this and the Cambridge Double Star Atls as wel which has the same maps in it and is just as useful. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have the sky and telescope pocket star atlas. It's A5 metal spiral bound and very good. £9.69 on amazon. Also fits perfectly in Binocular case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) I have the sky and telescope pocket star atlas. It's A5 metal spiral bound and very good. £9.69 on amazon. Also fits perfectly in Binocular case Another vote for this one, I have it and it is great, here is the direct link to Amazon.... http://www.amazon.co...27576156&sr=8-4 Just checked - it's the last one, be quick! Edited January 26, 2012 by Daz type-r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have the sky and telescope pocket star atlas. It's A5 metal spiral bound and very good. £9.69 on amazon. Also fits perfectly in Binocular case Another vote for this one, I have it and it is great, here is the direct link to Amazon.... http://www.amazon.co...27576156&sr=8-4 Just checked - it's the last one, be quick! Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I thought I might aswell get one of these too Ordered with my free next day delivery One question though, how do you read it in the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Have a few (!) both the Nortons and The Sky & Telescope Pocket Star Atlas get used the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I thought I might aswell get one of these too Ordered with my free next day delivery One question though, how do you read it in the dark You had better order a red light torch while you are at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 As Daz says a red torch is essential for any star party as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Can you recommend one? Ideally of amazon and prime eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark_Matters Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Can you recommend one? Ideally of amazon and prime eligible. Found a good one on Amazon. The gerber recon task light torch. Don't know how to post links on here, but it's £17 something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 This one is good: http://www.firstlightoptics.com/torches/skywatcher-dual-led.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yet another vote for the Sky and Telescope pocket jobby, wish I'd bought it long ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have a few, but the one that gets used the most is S&T pocket Atlas. Excellent value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark_Matters Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Ordered the s&t pocket atlas from amazon today. thanks for the help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Good decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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