re: paper atlases...

From: Jerry Elmer (jerry_elmer@No-Spam)
Date: Wed Apr 09 2003 - 12:02:56 MST

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    One paper atlas not mentioned is Roger Tory Peterson's Field Guide To Stars and Planets. I have used one for years, and, for about $20, it is the best collection of astronomy information available. It not only has a complete Wil Tirion sky atlas, but also monthly sky charts, lists of double stars, complete Messier list and moon atlas. In addition, it has lots of beginner astronomy info, planet info and color photos of deep sky objects.

    The publication has some drawbacks to it. First, the atlas is broken up into about 35 or 40 pages, and the print is small. Second, although the star info on the atlas is mag 6.5 or so, the deep sky objects shown on the atlas pages do not hold the same distinction. Many of them are tiny, 12-14 mag planetaries or galaxies that are impossible to find in a small scope, and some really difficult even in a 20" dob. However, if one has a copy of Burnham's Celestial Handbook to crossreference the items, it can be a good source of info, and it is very portable.

    Jerry Elmer

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