Nova2000 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hi. I learned messier objects by reading a book written by a local astronomer and it was very helpful. Do you'll know any more books on observation? H400, ic, ngc, Caldwell etc. I really need a book as using Mobile phones in dark sites makes my eyes pain. Thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew s Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hi I have an old copy of "Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects" by Lunginbuhl & Skiff which has 2000 objects. I no longer use it so it yours for the postage if you would like it. Just PM me your address. No problem if you don't want it. Regards Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova2000 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 It will be expensive to import stuff, due to the demonitization that has taken place. U would have loved to have it. But unfortunately can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hi I would be very interested in the book if you would like to post it I too want more books as I have just got EQ5 goto and a 200p. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockystar Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 hi nova, what kind of book is it you are after? Information, finder charts, star maps, catalogue listings? here is a resource that I find very useful: http://www.astronomylogs.com/pages/finderchart.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova2000 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 I'm after finder charts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockystar Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 14 minutes ago, Nova2000 said: I'm after finder charts. then that link l posted above is your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova2000 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Thanks a lot rocky! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) The book usually recommended on this site for learning your way around the night sky is Turn Left at Orion. It is good but to be honest I have found The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders to be even more useful. Edited December 19, 2016 by laudropb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimpse111 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Turn left Orion is perhaps the best I have come across so far. Its very very easy to understand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova2000 Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjgreen Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 +1 Turn left at Orion https://www.firstlightoptics.com/books/turn-left-at-orion-book.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyharris72 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Also agree on turn left, but I too found The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders better. Far more objects, better charts and organised by constellation. Really is an excellent book. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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