Turn Left at Orion
A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them
3rd Edition
Guy Consolmagno
Vatican Observatory, Vatican City
Dan M. Davis
State University of New York, Stony Brook
If you're new to astronomy, this is the first book you should buy.
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as 'the home astronomer's
"bible"', Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning
amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole
host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects
exactly as they appear in a small telescope and for each object there
is information on the current state of our astronomical knowledge.
Revised and updated, this new edition contains a chapter with ten new
spreads describing spectacular deep sky objects visible from the
southern hemisphere, and tips on observing the upcoming transits of
Venus. It also discusses Dobsonian telescopes, with hints on using
personal computers and the Internet as aids for planning an observing
session.
Also new to this edition are redrawn "Guidepost" figures at
the beginning of each season chapter that allow readers to visualize a
three-dimensional view of the sky's dome; redesigned seasonal object
layouts that provide more space for the naked-eye charts; and a unique "When and Where to Look" table has been
added to the last page, among other new features.
Unlike many guides to
the night sky, this book is specifically written for observers using
small telescopes (or binoculars). Clear and easy to use, this fascinating book will
appeal to skywatchers of all ages and backgrounds. No previous
knowledge of astronomy is needed.
Reviews:
"...an excellent book for small telescope users...As the resurgence
in small telescopes continues, this book will be of use to all users of
such instruments. Since many of the objects covered in Turn Left at
Orion can be seen from light-polluted skies, this book is a valuable
asset even if you live in a large urban area.
Deep Sky
"...should be packaged with every first telescope. It's as nearly perfect as such a book can be.
Sky & Telescope
"...for those intent on doing some serious observing with a small telescope, Turn Left at Orion has much to recommend it.
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