Re: pocket sky atlas or Sky atlas 2000?
- From: "rat ~( );>" <ratboy99@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:33:21 -0800
On Nov 9, 9:25?pm, brucegooglegroups <brucegooglegro...@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have been using both the S&T pocket sky atlas the Sky Atlas Deluxe
which I borrowed from the library.
I am deliberating about whether to buy the Deluxe or the pocket atlas.
I find that the Deluxe is difficult to bring out in the field, but is
perhaps a clearer for finding sky objects. The pocket atlas is easy to
use in the field, however, the size of the stars are not as big,
Or I could buy both:)
I don't think I will opt for the laminated versions of the Sky Atlas
2000.
I would appreciate feedback on this.
Clearer Skies
Bruce
I prefer the Skiff / Tirion Bright Star Atlas. It is a mag six star
atlas and if you have reasonably dark skies and a Telrad it is the
easiest to carry around and to use (IMO). It has like 600 objects
plotted in just 10 pages of maps. Opposite each map is a table of data
regarding the objects visible on the map - Diffuse and Planetary
Nebulae, galaxies, Open and Globular clusters, double stars and
variable stars. It's a good one to own, at the very least.
rat
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