[.ca] The Cambridge Star Atlas (ISBN 0521800846)

What I have been looking for for 25 years:
Have been an amatuer atronomer for 25 years and this book is the best thing I have ever used. The introduction and user part of the book Is so well written that a rank beginner or a seasoned expert will understand it immediately. The star maps are simply splendid and very simple to interpret with just a little use. Only wish it had been written years ago. The positions for galaxies, star clusters and nebulae are so precisely plotted they are very easy to find with a telescope. GOOD JOB!...

Gets Used Most Nights:
This is the only Star Atlas I have, and I've been using it most nights I am out using the telescope or just studying the night sky. I havn't had the opportunity to compare it with Star Atlas 2000, but to date I have been relatively happy with the purchase. I can't say I have found the best way to physically handle the book when I'm outside, not wanting to damage it or get moisture on it from the dew. I think this would be a consideration next time I make a Star Atlas purchase. A laminated one would be excellent. I would be interested in hearing from people who have other publications, to provide some sort of comparison.

Cool atlas:
I have a 4 inch apo and if you have scope like me, buy this little gem. Sky maps are just beatiful, having exactly as much info as I need. They are beautifully rendered by a master. Maps overlap generously. Tables are above every map and they are pleasure to use. Of course there is only 912 deep sky objects, but if you have a light bucket over 10" you need an atlas at least as heavy as your scope:) For me it is more than enough. There are very interesting all-sky maps of various objects distribution. They give you a good feeling of our position in Galaxy and Universe. I gave only four stars because in the field it can catch dew and you have to be carefull. The Moon map is not the best and for a reflector, so not good for me. Highly recomended.