( 4 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 2 2009
I find Sky and Telescope's Field Map of the Moon quite useful. It has hundreds of features and lunar coordinates identified on a size and in colors that are legible in red light. I recommend the mirror image version for use with mirror image telescopes. Regards, Red
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Posted: Jan 16 2008
Both versions of this map are drawn by Antonin Rukl whose Atlas of the Moon in book form is currently the gold standard for readily available paper lunar atlases. While the scale is smaller here, the amount of detail will be sufficient for the vast majority of telescopic observers. But what distinguishes these maps is how well they're designed. Laminated, folding in quarters and just about the perfect size, it's plain that Sky Publishing meant these to be practical and rugged. Also, two very nice touches. The lunar surface features are repeated where the map folds so no details are lost "in the ditch". And each map quadrant shows the libration zones. This map is excellent.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 24 2007
I have both Field Maps of the Moon. This one is as you see the moon with binoculars and the other is "mirror image" for telescopes. Both are excellent, high quality maps that are laminated to keep off dew. The illustration of the moon is superb and the map folds in four quadrants for easy handling and space saving in the field. Directions on how to use the map and hundreds of features are listed with their coordinates so you can easily find them. An excellent tool for moon lovers.
