Turn left at Orion

[Gottzi]

Just got my new copy but don't want 2 ruin it with dewn coffee etc.

does anyone one know where I could get a pdf version so I can print sections off depending on my plans for the night.

[VigdisVZ]

Yes, but there might be a policy conflict since it borders on piracy. Better let a moderator clarify girst.

[Kai]

No conflict , if its not authorised ( ie illegal ) then please do not post.

It is made very clear in the forums code of conduct .

Posts will be removed and sanctions taken against anybody breaking these rules.

[Kai]

Anyway are books not meant to be used and abused , I know mine are

[Woking]

You'll probably find that at some point you will move onto starmaps and observing lists based on Messier, Caldwell etc, so the book will out last it's use.

[rory]

mines all creased , pencil/pen notes , beer stains. lovely jubley

[glowjet]

If I recall the Authors of TL@O recommend taking it outside with you till it becomes dog eared with use, but no matter, there are other ways, if you have a printer you can use star programs to print off the areas you want to study that you can write the information on from the book

John.

[The Sailor]

Mine is an eBook .

Jim

[scarp15]

If you require particular pages to take with you on a session, then consider printing the page and laminating it, alternatively just take and use the book as it is, it is a tool to be used after all, and as said, additional charts etc will gradually take its place for referencing whilst out. I have a set of laminated telrad charts and use a green highlighter pen to mark targets.

[Liofa]

A nice thick transparent plastic bag also works. Or even a mega sized zip lock bag... Even works for your kindle in the bath!

[Gottzi]

Cheers for the feedback guys.

I'm sure you're all right books are there to be used, but not necessarily abused.

Clear skies

[cotterless45]

I don't really take my TLAO outside, just make a few notes on what to look for and where.It's a great read.

I did cover the pages of the PSA with clear vinyl floor covering, this had withstood ice, tea, beer and dew !

Nick.

[peteuplink]

I keep my copy of TLAO indoors and either make notes of what it is I'm observing, or make a photocopy of the page I want.

[Double Kick Drum]

I use mine as a reference book rather than for mappage and it still looks in pretty mint condition.

A night-time session (as opposed to a day-time session?) involves me setting the lap-top up in the conservatory, set to night mode and with the brightness turned right down. Cartes du Ciel is my guide.

The only thing I take out with me is my scribble note pad - yes i've also got a neat one for writing up reports properly (as well as using the forum). I have my sketch pad too but it only has one sketch in at the moment, a bit like where you intend to keep a diary but end up putting two Birthdays in it.

[Spec-Chum]

I take mine outside all the time, it's holding up quite well!

[LukeSkywatcher]

I just used my flat bed scanner to copy and print off any page i wanted.

[Matt Scunthorpe]

I got my copy second hand, but i still take it out and normally lay it open on the bench in the garden. Dew hasnt effected it, but that was during the summer when you only got it on a odd night. It may not hold up so well in the winter i fear.

[onesmallstep]

Hi

I use Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas for in-the-field reference, this is a spiral-bound, moisture resistant A5 atlas and fits inside my EP case. I use TLAO for general reading and cross-referencing to the PSA.

http://www.amazon.co...51772012&sr=1-1

HTH!

[Bat502]

No conflict , if its not authorised ( ie illegal ) then please do not post.

It is made very clear in the forums code of conduct .

Posts will be removed and sanctions taken against anybody breaking these rules.

I`m not sure what you are talking about it being illegal, because if you go onto Turn Left at Orion http://www.cambridge.org/features/turnleft/ you can download the PDF`s.

[Spec-Chum]

Those are extras, so a compliment to the book, not PDFs of the book, but either way I never knew about that site!

Cheers!

[Kai]

I`m not sure what you are talking about it being illegal, because if you go onto Turn Left at Orion http://www.cambridge.org/features/turnleft/ you can download the PDF`s.

I was replying to the previous post stating the forums position on posting links to download sites ( eg torrent.) and as stated as long as its a authorised website then we have no issues , it's when people start posting links to illegal download sites we get involved

[4lefts]

I`m not sure what you are talking about it being illegal, because if you go onto Turn Left at Orion http://www.cambridge...tures/turnleft/ you can download the PDF`s.

nice link - not seen this before.

btw - my tlao is wrecked. turns out the lid on my flask isn't as coffee-tight as i thought. still works fine though. it's a badge of honour.