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Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them

Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them

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(Hardcover)-A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as 'the home astronomer's "bible"', Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a small telescope and for each object there is information on the current state of our astronomical knowledge. Revised and updated, this new edition contains a chapter with ten new spreads describing spectacular deep sky objects visible from the southern hemisphere, and tips on observing the upcoming transits of Venus. It also discusses Dobsonian telescopes, with hints on using personal computers and the Internet as aids for planning an observing session. Also new to this edition are redrawn "Guidepost" figures at the beginning of each season chapter that allow readers to visualize a three-dimensional view of the sky's dome; redesigned seasonal object layouts that provide more space for the naked-eye charts; a new spread on double stars near Bootes has been added to Spring, replacing the "Shrinking Double" spread; and a unique "When and Where to Look" table has been added to the last page, among other new features. Unlike many guides to the night sky, this book is specifically written for observers using small telescopes. Clear and easy to use, this fascinating book will appeal to skywatchers of all ages and backgrounds. No previous knowledge of astronomy is needed.
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User Reviews for Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them

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  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: September 27 2010 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    turn left at orion is the perfect book for an astronomy newbie like myself.

    Great beginner book

    ...Turn Left at Orion is the perfect book for an astronomy newbie like myself. Starting with generalized information about astronomy and small telescopes it then goes onto detailed instructions about ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: August 14 2010 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    i have an 8" orion dobsonian, this book is a perfect starter.

    Great book.

    ...I have an 8" Orion dobsonian, this book is a perfect starter. Labels objects by season, and gives details as to the darkness of skies required for each object. Explains how to find very well and ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: July 21 2010 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    if you are interested in finding your way around the night sky this is an excellent way to start your journey.

    Buy this book

    ...This is the fourth copy of TURN LEFT AT ORION that I have purchased since it was originally purchased. With my over 40 years of observing it is the book that I recommend or give to a budding ast ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: March 26 2010 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    this is an excellent guide for people new to astornomy.

    Excellent Guide for People New To Astronomy

    ...Not only does it provide information on how to locate objects, it also provides some information on telescopes and what to look for when purchasing your first telescope. I highly recommend this b ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Empty Posted: February 24 2010 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    the star charts are very simple and the directions for finding targets will be a great help to a beginner.

    Nice book

    ...It is a good book for a beginner for finding many targets to view with a small telescope, but I much prefer Night Watch. This is mostly a book to find the very easy targets, not much more. The sta ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar EmptyStar EmptyStar Empty Posted: February 3 2010 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    this was advertised as a book for older children to find night sky objects with telescope.

    Too complicated for older children

    ...This was advertised as a book for older children to find night sky objects with telescope. This is much too complicated a book for this age group read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Empty Posted: November 1 2009 review from Amazon User
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    but those still relatively new or for enthusiastic beginners with a few hours of observing under their belt.

    ...Great for beginners. Well, not beginner beginners. But those still relatively new or for enthusiastic beginners with a few hours of observing under their belt.Pros:1) Great list of objects2) Gre ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: September 14 2009 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    )this latest incarnation of "turn left" also includes southern hemisphere objects, as well as some targets better suited for somewhat larger (8"-10") amateur instruments (the prices on larger scopes has come way down since the early 1980's when this was first written.

    ...Turn Left At Orion" is one of those introductory books that should be automatically dispensed with every first telescope! Bro. Guy Consolmagno (a Jesuit friar who serves officially for the Vatica ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar EmptyStar Empty Posted: September 3 2009 review from Amazon User
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    on the other hand, you can hold pennington's book upside down and look at his straight-through finder views to get a modern correct-image view.

    ...Here comes the contrarian opinion: I don't like "Turn Left at Orion." Here is the reason: The finder charts are in the reversed format, which is correct up and down, but reversed right to left. Th ... read more

  • Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: August 27 2009 review from Amazon User
    Pros & Cons :
    supplier was excellent, used book is "like new".

    ...I think book is new, just not the latest printing which may have some table information for events further into the future. Not an issue for my use and the book still contains much information of ... read more

Product Specs for Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them

Author: Guy Consolmagno Dan M. Davis
Number Of Pages: 224
Category: Hardcover
Brand: Cambridge University Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 523
Label: Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Product Group: Book
Publication Date: 2000-10-23
Creator: Karen Kotash Sepp Anne Drogin Mary Lynn Skirvin
Edition: 3rd
Part Number: 0521781906
ASIN: 0521781906
ISBN: 0521781906
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