Turn Left at Orion

[Sykesy]

This was the present i asked my sister for at Christmas, and yep i was a happy man when it came to unwrapping it. Well i have enjoyed looking at it in the comfort of my house, but have yet to use it for my hobby in a practial sense with the poor weather being the main reason for that. I just have one question - can the book be taken outside - is it dew proof or do you need to keep it under cover? I would hate to take it out and then all the pages ruined by damp. Thanks Chris

[M4lcs67]

I recently bought the lastest edition although I haven't taken it outside. However I have taken my copies of the Sky At Night magazine outside when looking at the enclosed charts and they start to moisten up pretty quickly. Unfortunately I don't know of a way to keep them dry especially while you are using it outside. Is there a laminated version? I have a few laminated Ordnance Survey maps for when I am out walking and they are invaluable when out in the hills in lousy weather.

[rickygoespop]

I've managed to download a copy of turn left, I just take it outside with my iPad, I have a real copy but wouldn't risk taking it outside cos the pages are quite thin in the latest edition and I'm not very good at looking after my stuff

[rory]

ive taken mine outside , but not for long periods. i think it would be worth photcopying pages to take out ,or if youve too much time on your hands ,you could laminate every page .

[MrsR]

ive taken mine outside , but not for long periods. i think it would be worth photcopying pages to take out ,or if youve too much time on your hands ,you could laminate every page .

Im the same - only short periods and photocopy what I use a lot - don't want to ruin my book

[paul schofield]

I dont think it would fare very well in damp conditions. I jot down notes on a small pad for locations & directions to remember. A bit obvious I know. But might start photo copying pages & put it in a clear A4 acetate.

[Balder]

It does crinkle up, but isn't that the point!? Even mentions about grass stains etc in it

My Haynes manuals have got grease on them - proves you use and love and use 'em

[Nexus 6]

Its a cracking book, not worth getting ruined by the dampness.. I usually just pick a few targets out and take some notes. Its handy to read back on some targets from previous observing sessions too.

[SenAnthony]

It's not very suitable to damp or humid conditions in my opinion. As suggested above having a digital version, copy or jotting down info on a seperate pad would probably be a good idea.

I kept mine in a Trapper Keeper/Folder Case setup that had zipper. Also kept other charts, small red led light etc inside. Sadly the humidity here did a number on it rather quickly even with added protection.

[redneon]

I've always taken my copy outside and it hasn't suffered too badly. I have an incredibly poor short term memory though so I can guarantee that if I read the book inside and then went out by the time I got to my scope I'd have forgotten everything.

[LukeSkywatcher]

I used to print off the pages i wanted to take outside with me.

[Gloris]

i bought this too, even before i have my first real scope (8" skywatcher dob, coming wednesday). while i agree that the paes might not withstand the weather...it is a book that's content is designed for USE...i.e. it charts the sky and tells you basically where to look...so a others have said, i plan to just photocopy/print out the pages i'll be using on the night...

[LukeSkywatcher]

Dont bother with the cost of lamenating the pages. Although not a bad idea.

Its a cracker of a book and one i keep indoors.