Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them
by Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis
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Author: Dan M. Davis, Guy ConsolmagnoIllustrator: Karen Kotash Sepp
Illustrator: Anne Drogin
Illustrator: Mary Lynn Skirvin
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-23
ISBN: 0521781906
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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- ISBN13: 9780521781909
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them
Book Review: Very good!
Summary: 4 Stars
Great for beginners. Well, not beginner beginners. But those still relatively new or for enthusiastic beginners with a few hours of observing under their belt.
Pros:
1) Great list of objects
2) Great guide for finding DSO (deep space objects)
3) Inverted finderscope view (but only if your finderscope is inverted)
4) Teaches starhopping - an invaluable skill
5) Like the "telescope" ranking
Cons:
1) Really needs an update. Not that space has changed all that much, but the star maps look really outdated.
2) Inverted finderscope view (if you have a correct image finderscope)
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Summary of Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them
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; a new spread on double stars near Bo?tes has been added to Spring, replacing the "Shrinking Double" spread; 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. Clear and easy to use, this fascinating book will appeal to skywatchers of all ages and backgrounds. No previous knowledge of astronomy is needed.Astronomy Books
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