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Sep 24, 2009
Nice!
Pros:Well placed and useful info, nice pictures
Cons:none
Comments:We've had this book in our collection for years. It's a cool little guide, filled to the brim with useful information and charts. We also like the moon maps too. This book covers it all.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
The object photos are very nice as well. Very good for comparing what you've seen in the sky. It can be useful for verification.
As for the book's construction it's top notch. After many years of use the binding is still tight. The cool blue vinyl cover holds up well.
You can find this book used/new at a very reasonable price. A nice addition to anyone's astronomy collection.Feb 9, 2008A Great Field Guide!
Pros:Compact in size, durable paper; A wealth of info in small package; Great star charts; Fantastic color photographs!
Cons:Some info maybe dated.
Comments:The National Audubon Society has been known for publishing some of the most useful and authoritative field guides on many subjects dealing with nature, earth and space. Their uncanny ability to simplify the complicated, and present this information along with exquisite photographs, charts, illustrations, etc., only adds to the enjoyment of reading these wonderful guides. The Field Guide To The Night Sky is another book that can be added to this superlative list.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
The author, Mark R. Chartrand III, was the former chairman of the Hayden Planetarium. I only mention this because the presentation and approach to the information appears to be as if you were seated in a planetarium seat, and being introduced to the earth as it relates to its position in space, and then the wonders beyond! The field guide is conveniently small, about 8"x4", and has a multitude of color plates showing the planets, their moons, surface features, constellations and stars as seen with the unaided eye, seasonal star charts. nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and numerous other celestial phenomena. Each of the 88 constellations are represented, along with scientific and mythological lore, objects of interest, brightest stars, pronunciations, and so forth. The appendix in the back of the book also has a wealth of information that will keep the novice and advanced amateur occupied for some time. However, the planetary Longitudes tables are dated - they stop at 2005.
This is a wonderful field guide that will surely become one of your favorites, as it has mine. Enjoy!Jan 21, 2008National Audubon Society Field guide to the Night sky
Pros:Very small, highly condensed reference book; Well made; Priced right.
Cons:Some parts, not many, could be updated more often.
Comments:I received this small book for Christmas, and I love it. It's almost 700 pages thick and there are only 4 sections: Part 1 - Color plates, Part 2 - Touring the skies, Part 3 - The Appendices along with the Introduction in the very front. It measures 7" long, 4 inches wide and 1 1/4" thick.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
The color plates are as good as anything in print. But this book excels in being able to be put in your pocket and take it along with you on the plane, bus or on a cruise. Along with a nice pair of binoculars it's a super reference. This book was first printed in 1991, and my book is the 16th printing. One must realize that anything the Audubon Society puts in print with its name is first class and this book is. This is all the reference material you will need in a very small package. The price is about $20 and well worth it.Sort by