Turn Left At Orion

[Jiggy 67]

I have the previous edition of this book. My question is....is it worth buying the new edition, I know the new one is spiral bound, but does it just contain the same objects as the previous edition or is there a whole host of new objects??

[Blazar]

Some new dobsonian objects and all he previosu stuff re-observed. new drawings made etc.... bigger pages to accomodate all the new drawings etc god editionto be honest

[upahill]

Thought I might hijack this thread, I am also looking at getting this book, doe anyone know if all this extra content is provided in the Kindle edition?

[DarrenG]

I bought the Kindle Edition and yes, all the new content is present. Think I'd have preferred the spiral bound version though on reflection.

[Gottzi]

I have the spiral bound edition and it is excellent, well worth the money.

Clear skies

David.

[crashtestdummy]

Echo the above,brilliant book.not seen the previous version so cant comment on that

[kirkster501]

I have the spiral bound edition and it is excellent, well worth the money.

Clear skies

David.

+1 fabulous book in every way. I am on my second copy, the first one finally disintegrated.

[paul schofield]

I bought the ring bound 4th edition TLAO and love it to bits. I find it more user friendly that older ed's. Sold my older edition for £5 less than I paid new. The Dob observer drawings are an excellent addition to the 4th edition too

Paul.

[Jiggy 67]

Hmmm, thanks guys, I knew the book would get a triple A rating.....but still in a quandry as to whether there is enough new content to warrent the expense......wonder if the library have a copy to check out???......or I could stop being a miser and just buy it!!!

[Nibor]

It is worth knowing about this website:-

http://www.cambridge.org/features/turnleft/

It helps with any scope orientation issues - along with other useful info.

[Astro Imp]

It is worth knowing about this website:-

http://www.cambridge...tures/turnleft/

It helps with any scope orientation issues - along with other useful info.

That's a great resource, thanks for pointing the way.

[upahill]

Just started reading this on Kindle (might get the spiral bound copy too) - its very easy to understand, have learnt about 100 new things already - im on page 10 lol

[Thorstein]

I bought the Kindle Edition and yes, all the new content is present. Think I'd have preferred the spiral bound version though on reflection.

Just started reading this on Kindle (might get the spiral bound copy too) - its very easy to understand, have learnt about 100 new things already - im on page 10 lol

How does the layout look on the Kindle? I was considering getting it on my Kindle but with all the imagery in it I thought it might be better getting a physical copy instead.

[upahill]

Havent got passed 20 pages or so, so cant really comment, obviously with them being forced to use a coded layout it wont look as good as in the book. Ive found a few images on further pages and thought "That makes that paragraph much simpler to understand" and no doubt in the printed version the image would be somewhere relative to the text.

[Thorstein]

Ah so it's all linear? I think I'll get the printed version. As much as I love my Kindle I think I will stick to text-only books on it

[Nick-In-Ireland]

Ordered a used copy of the latest version of this book today from amazon uk for £12, heads up.

[Astralstroll]

Its a great book and really enjoyable to read as wella s to use when navigating the night sky. I found the Moon section particularly good.

Dave.

[DonRemus]

Just ordered a copy, it sounds like what a newbie sky navigator needs

[m12_shakes]

Hmmm, thanks guys, I knew the book would get a triple A rating.....but still in a quandry as to whether there is enough new content to warrent the expense......wonder if the library have a copy to check out???......or I could stop being a miser and just buy it!!!

Have a look at this book instead:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Illustrated-Guide-Astronomical-Wonders-Observer/dp/0596526857/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1360806213&sr=8-6

Regards.

m12

[m12_shakes]

I should add, I bought mine from Bookdepository, which is a little cheaper.

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Illustrated-Guide-Astronomical-Wonders-Robert-Thompson/9780596526856

Regards,

m12

[Nick-In-Ireland]

I've had this excellent book for a number of years too...

http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Astronomers-Guide-Terence-Dickinson/dp/1554073448/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360850564&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Backyard+Astronomer%27s+Guide

[DaveS]

You can't make notes in the margin on Kindle!

[DonRemus]

I should add, I bought mine from Bookdepository, which is a little cheaper.

http://www.bookdepos...n/9780596526856

Regards,

m12

As did I, Cambridge University Press. Rather give my money to them than Amazon too

[steve_bham]

I got turn left at Orion as a PDF on my tablet. Really easy to read.

[Jiggy 67]

Well, I took the plunge and my copy arrived the other day. Have to say, its excellent. I was worried as to whether it was worth it, seeing as how I already had the 3rd edition.....it was, loads of new stuff, all well presented