Sky & Telescope's Mirror-Image Field Map of the Moon [Folded Map] [Paperback]

Antonin Rukl (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Sky Publishing; Map edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931559295
• ISBN-13: 978-1931559294
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #822,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Designed For Use In The Field, January 15, 2008

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John A. Cheng "A Reader" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sky & Telescope's Mirror-Image Field Map of the Moon (Paperback)

Both versions of this map are drawn by Antonin Rukl whose Atlas of the Moon in book form is currently the gold standard for readily available paper lunar atlases. While the scale is smaller here, the amount of detail will be sufficient for the vast majority of telescopic observers.

But what distinguishes these maps is how well they're designed. Laminated, folding in quarters and just about the perfect size, it's plain that Sky Publishing meant these to be practical and rugged.

Also, two very nice touches. The lunar surface features are repeated where the map folds so no details are lost "in the ditch". And each map quadrant shows the libration zones.

This map is excellent.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice lunar map for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope owners, July 12, 2007

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S. Vuille (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sky & Telescope's Mirror-Image Field Map of the Moon (Paperback)

I decided to buy this Mirror-Image field map because I have a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that also reverses viewed objects. I already had the true-image field map, but I had a lot of difficulty using it because I'm a novice of lunar topography. The reverse map made such a difference in my ability to see and identify landmarks. The map is laminated and folded, separating the moon into four quadrants. This makes it easy to handle and use without worrying about nighttime dew. I took it to an astonomy club star party, and showed several experienced amateurs. None had ever seen this particular map before. It got rave reviews from them too.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What more could you ask for?, August 26, 2008

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Chris Ragaisis "Banjovi" (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sky & Telescope's Mirror-Image Field Map of the Moon (Paperback)

Alright, here's the skinny.

1. It's a reverse veiw map. So it looks the same as the view through your refractor with a star diagonal or SCT.
2. Rukl knows his business. The map is detailed, and shows you everything you can see.
3. It's laminated. It won't get damaged from dew or those inevitable drink spills.
4. The "hinging" system makes it easy to use. It folds nicely, isn't bulky, and is easy to carry, store, and use at the eyepiece.
5. At this price you can't go wrong just TRYING it.

Face it. This is a moon map that you will USE. If you don't need the reversed view (perhaps you prefer binoculars or the naked eye to a telescope) there is a non-reversed version available, too.

For price, performance, and just plain smart design, this is MUST HAVE if you're looking for a moon map.