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Originally Posted by iamjulian
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Has anyone else seen this document?
This pdf file starts of with a general introduction then goes on to list 110 binocular objects, with 2 objects per page. The objects are listed by constellation, and includes a short description of each object and a diagram of what you can expect to see in a 5deg binocular field. There is space below each object for you to add your own observation report and a circle for you to render your own drawing of the objects.
You could just print off each constellation as required, or even just a single page at a time.
I think this an excellent starting place for beginners, and gives newbies something to aim at rather than aimlessly scanning the sky for something noteworthy, and you'll be learning your way around the sky as you progress.
All credit to SGL member
iamjulian for finding this first, and to the
Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies who've made this file available.