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Turn Left at Orion
The book that teaches you what's actually up there.
around $40
One object per spread, star-hop maps, and honest sketches of what each target looks like through a small scope — not Hubble photos that set you up for disappointment. Over 100,000 copies sold. If you buy one astronomy book, let it be this one. (This is me, your 表哥, insisting.)
Where to buy
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Why we like it
- Shows exactly what objects look like in a small telescope
- Star-hop instructions you can follow at the eyepiece
- 100 targets — years of observing nights
Keep in mind
- 5th edition targets lean Northern Hemisphere
- Not a substitute for a real star atlas
- Heavy book to juggle at the telescope
Specs
Details
| Authors | Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Edition | 5th (2019) |
| Pages | 256 |
| Binding | Spiral-bound for outdoor use |