Norton Sky Atlas

[Jim Steele]

I have just seen Nortons Sky Atlas on Amazon for £12.59, which seems like a good deal to me.

Would people recommend it for an enthusiastic newbie that likes reading star charts?

[mjpfc]

Nortons is a good atlas.

It was the first large format sky chart I have owned and at that price its a snip.

Mick

[Merlin66]

+1 from me.

The handbook section covers everything you need to know....

[baggywrinkle]

Good price, it is a very good book too. I think it must be the oldest continualy published and updated star chart volume, 1st published in 1910.

Technical sections are worthwhile, lots of useful info plus good tables to accompany each star chart.

[inedible_hulk]

Thanks for the heads up

[avtaram]

You can get a used copy from Amazon for 1p + £2.80 postage.

I have bought used books from Amazon before and have been very pleased so far.

The best one was 'Atlas of the Night Sky' by Storm Dunlop for £2.99 - an ex library book in very good condition.

I highly recommend this book.

Avtar

[Jim Steele]

Magic cheers SGL! I will add it to my bday list

[ChrisLX200]

This was the first astronomy book I ever owned, about 50yrs ago! It contained DIY information on how to make EQ mounts from wood and also 2" pipe fittings. I spent many hours poring over the contents, and I believe I still have it somewhere (and an updated version bought years later).

ChrisH