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Sky & Telescope (S&T) is one of the longest-lived Astronomy magazines.  As well as offering a great deal of information on observing, equipment, cosmology, and just plain information about astronomy, S&T publishes a great number of books about  Astronomy that are useful at the side of  your telescope or on your coffee table at home.  Here is a short list of books, charts and observing cards we recommend at the Observatory.

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pocketsky_atlasPOCKET SKY ATLAS
By Roger Sinnott

This 80-chart atlas contains more than 30,000 stars to magnitude 7.6 and approximately
 1,500 deep-sky objects (including 675 galaxies to magnitude 11.5). Included are
 extra close-up charts of the Orion Nebula, Pleiades,
Virgo Galaxy Cluster, and Large Megellanic Cloud.

 Product Information
110 pages
6 by 9 inches
Spiral bound, softcover
$19.95
binocularhighlightsBINOCULAR HIGHLIGHTS
By Gary Seronik

Exploring the wonders of the cosmos doesn't require expensive and complicated equipment
-the moons of Jupiter, breathtaking nebulae, and distant galazies are all visible through binoculars.
 Binocular Highlights is a tour of 99 different celestial sights - from softly glowing clouds of gas
and dust to unusual stars, clumps of stars, and vast star cities (galazies) - all visible in binoculars.
Each object is plotted on a detailed, easy-to-use star map, and most of these sights can be found
even in a light-polluted sky. Also included are four seasonl all-sky charts that help locate each highlight.

Product Information
 104 pages
 6 by 9 inches
 Softcover

$24.95
celestialsamplerCELESTIAL SAMPLER
By Sue French

Take a tour of the universe with Sky & Telescope contributing editor Sue French.
This compilation of her S&T Small-Scope Sampler column will introduce you to a
wealth of deep-sky wonders and have you exploring unusual stars, star clusters,
nebulae, and galaxies every month of the year. Most of the objects presented in this
 book are visible in a 4-inch telescope under a moderately dark sky. This full-color
 book includes star charts, making it a perfect all-in-one resource for the backyard astronomer!

Product Information
 169 pages
 8 3/8 by 10 7/8 inches
 Softcover

$24.95
s&tfieldmapofthemoonSky & Telescope's Field Map of the Moon
Illustrated by Antonin Ruki

The only moon reference you'll ever need at the telescope! Using maps drawn by renowned
lunar cartographer Antonin Ruki, you'll be able to find and identify craters, lava flows, mountains
 and more. The unique design allows you to look at the entire moon, individual quadrants or any
 two neighboring quadrants at the same time, and the durable lamination will protect your map
 from dew, spills, and everyday wear and tear for years to come.

Product Information:
12 inches by 12 inches
Opens to 24 inches by 24 inches

$10.95
lunar100cardLUNAR 100 CARD

The "Lunar 100" was describe by Sky & Telescope in their April 2004 article by Charles Wood.The "Lunar 100" list is an attempt to provide Moon lovers with something akin to what deep-sky observers enjoy with the Messier catalog: a selection of telescopic sights to ignite interest and enhance understanding.
The card is laminated to protect against moisture and wear.


$5.95
caldwellcardCALDWELL CARD

Modeled after our popular Messier Card, this handy observing aid charts the location of all 109 Caldwell objects on one side and tabulates the positions (2000.0), sizes, and apparent magnitudes of the objects on the other side. Laminated finish protects it against moisture and wear.

$5.95
messiercardMESSIER CARD

This quick-reference sky chart shows the location of all 109 Messier objects on the front and tabulates their coordinates, sizes, and visual magnitudes on the back.
Printed on synthetic material to protect against moisture and wear.

$5.95





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