wookie1965 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I need a good Astronomy related book to read that will help me with my viewing, I have TLAO, Sky and Telescopes pocket guide, I need something that will explain collimation star hopping and then give some examples of easy target from light polluted skies, Thank you good people in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recceranger Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mate,I bought thishttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundred-Telescope/dp/0521781906Excellent guide and great star charts etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mate,I bought thishttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundred-Telescope/dp/0521781906Excellent guide and great star charts etcIve got it TLAO but thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollypenrice Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 What do you find missing from TLAO? This might give a clearer idea of what you're after.Olly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 ive got a 6in reflector and in TLAO it shows pictures of what you should see in small scope 3inch the junps to 8 inch when im looking for patterns of stars to hop to there not there and its frustrating ive bought a Telrad which has helped a bit to get me in the right place i could do with a really good star hopping book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb2513 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Turn left at Orion is a good book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I used this book when starting out star hopping and found it a great guide http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Hopping-Your-Visa-Viewing-Universe/dp/0521598893 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Cheers Steve that is the book ive been looking for, someone had one for sale last year when I contacted them they had sold it i will get it from Amazon now it has been recommended thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recceranger Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Mate what about this one. Got it for my birthday and it covers all the bases.Go for edition 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 There have been some great suggestions so far, but here's a book that will inspire you over and over. Starlight Nights, the Adventures of a Star Gazer, by Leslie C Peltier. Peltier was one of the greatest amateur astronomers of the 20th century and the book brings to life our wonderful hobby. In it the author of this beautiful autobiography takes you on a thrilling journey, explaining how he himself learned his way around the night sky, the telescopes that came his way and the discoveries he made with his modest equipment. This book is a keeper for life and will help keep the fire burning in your heart year after year. It will complement the books mentioned by others beautifully.Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleSkink Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Star Hopping by Garfinkle is on my (one day!) list. Reading "Deep Sky Observers Guide" by Neil Bone at the moment, well worth £5 (or less) at The Works (and on Amazon) for DSO targets but not great maps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 There have been some great suggestions so far, but here's a book that will inspire you over and over. Starlight Nights, the Adventures of a Star Gazer, by Leslie C Peltier.Peltier was one of the greatest amateur astronomers of the 20th century and the book brings to life our wonderful hobby. In it the author of this beautiful autobiography takes you on a thrilling journey, explaining how he himself learned his way around the night sky, the telescopes that came his way and the discoveries he made with his modest equipment. This book is a keeper for life and will help keep the fire burning in your heart year after year. It will complement the books mentioned by others beautifully.MikeI have just checked on Amazon as this sounds like a great book only one problem used ones start from £52 new £69.80 a bit steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 You might like to list on your wants, a copy of... "Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders", paperback of over 500 pages, which covers each Constellation in detail, what to see, how to find it, charts, explanations, photos, diagrams. Written with the small scope user in mind, s/h copies can be had at quite a reasonable price. This book should go nicely with Robert Garfinkle`s Star Hopping 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Every book that has been suggested has been great but i have gotTurn leftpocket sky atlasbackyard astronomy guideGem Stars the easy guide to identifying the constellationsAn Amateurs guide to observing and imaging the heavenswonders of the universePhillips practical AstromomySo anything along these lines or a really good read would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacRiker Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 There have been some great suggestions so far, but here's a book that will inspire you over and over. Starlight Nights, the Adventures of a Star Gazer, by Leslie C Peltier. Peltier was one of the greatest amateur astronomers of the 20th century and the book brings to life our wonderful hobby. In it the author of this beautiful autobiography takes you on a thrilling journey, explaining how he himself learned his way around the night sky, the telescopes that came his way and the discoveries he made with his modest equipment. This book is a keeper for life and will help keep the fire burning in your heart year after year. It will complement the books mentioned by others beautifully.MikeAgree that i want this book but it's super expensive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleSkink Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 darn you all for this thread!just ordered a new copy of "Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders" for £14 from Amazon Marketplace 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 It seems Amazon are asking a bit much there, although I have to say its worth every penny. However, the reprint can still be bought for around twenty dollars, which will likely be around the same in pounds, through Sky Publishing. I think the Amazon prices must be for the original 1965 edition. It is also available on line as a free download.Mike :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 It seems Amazon are asking a bit much there, although I have to say its worth every penny. However, the reprint can still be bought for around twenty dollars, which will likely be around the same in pounds, through Sky Publishing. I think the Amazon prices must be for the original 1965 edition. It is also available on line as a free download.Mike :-)I cannot find Sky publishing either takes me to Sky television or Sky and telescope im going to have to think out the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDnight Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Try www.ShopatSky.com$19.95 for the reprint.Mike :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacRiker Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Try www.ShopatSky.com$19.95 for the reprint.Mike :-)Sold out! Somebody here buy the last one?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN or ASTROMAN Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 darn you all for this thread!just ordered a new copy of "Illustrated guide to Astronomical Wonders" for £14 from Amazon MarketplaceYou won't be disappointed.This book could keep you supplied with observing targets for years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I used this book when starting out star hopping and found it a great guidehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Hopping-Your-Visa-Viewing-Universe/dp/0521598893Sent off for this today Thank you for recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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