interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas: Field Edition Field ed. Edition

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The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas heralds a new era of celestial cartography. It is an innovative, practical tool to choose and find stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Usually, deep sky objects are shown with just a standard symbol in the star charts. This atlas is different: all objects are shown according to their actual visibility. Four main visibility classes separate out objects that can be seen through 4-, 8- and 12-inch telescopes. Within each visibility class, the objects are labeled in different type weights and using graduated shades and colors for the symbols - the bolder the label or the darker the symbol, the easier it is to see the object. Spiral-bound and printed in red-light friendly colors on fully waterproof material, this full-sky atlas has a limiting magnitude of 9.5, plotting over 200,000 stars. It is the ideal companion for amateur observers of all levels.

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"... if you enjoy a detailed, well-thought-out paper atlas, I urge you to consider the interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas. It combines all the best attributes of the three most popular atlases already available in our hobby, all the while eliminating many negatives. It's compact and lightweight. It has a substantial number of objects and catalogs plotted, and it's geared towards observers of all levels. It brings a novel method of categorizing deep-sky objects that proves quite effective, and it has the durability and indestructibility of an M1 tank and will last forever. What's not to love?"
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This revolutionary deep sky atlas, designed with the practical observer in mind, shows all deep sky objects according to their actual telescopic visibility, in 4-, 8- and 12-inch telescopes. Spiral-bound and printed in color on fully waterproof material, this innovative atlas is the only star atlas you'll ever need.

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Spiral-bound: 264 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Field ed. edition (February 9, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1107503396
ISBN-13: 978-1107503397
Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 1.1 x 11.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 26 customer reviews
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Top Notch Printed Star Atlas

April 4, 2015

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Absolutely gorgeous Star Atlas. Top notch production values.

Although computerized star atlases are fast replacing their paper predecessors, there is still a place for a printed star atlas, which is why the German language version of this one sold out in Europe.

It seems to have just the right amount of detail, includes constellation lines, which I find very helpful, spiral bound, so will lay flat when open, or you can even fold it back on itself so it only takes up the space of one open page. None of the color codes are in red, so they will all show up under a red light (if you elect to take it outdoors, although there is a field edition for that use). There is a bit of overlap between the pages making it easier to follow from one page to the connecting page.

Deep sky objects are shaded according to how visible they should appear in various aperture telescopes - 4 inch, 8 inch, 12 inch, and greater than 12 inch. I would take these classifications with a grain (or two) of salt. The author states that the classifications are based on what can be seen under a reasonably dark rural sky. For example, the California Nebula, NGC 1499, is shown as visible in a 4 inch telescope. Perhaps. Yet in consulting the "Night Sky Observer's Guide Volume 1" it states that NGC 1499, even for 8 to 10 inch scopes, "...is very disappointing and difficult to detect visually." (There is not even an entry for 4 to 6 inch scopes, as there is for other deep sky objects when appropriate).

This is not to say that the classification provided by this Atlas is not valuable. It is, and it is the first time a star atlas has provided any such aid for deep sky objects. I am just saying that it is always wise to consult another source when in doubt.

The Atlas has numerous other useful features as well. A number of nebulas have a small symbol attached which indicates which filter you should use for best viewing. The size of the deep sky object is proportional to the visual size of the object in the sky. Double stars are indicated by symbols showing the separation, position angle, and magnitude (brightness) difference between the two stars. All of this is valuable information for observers. A reviewer in one of the astronomy forums went out with the atlas for a night of observations and found all of the double stars that he checked to be correct in the Atlas.

So, without a doubt, the very best star atlas to become available in years. Highly recommended.

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Great Sky Atlas; not so great price

October 18, 2017

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Yes I am one of the few 4 star reviewers and let me say why. As almost everyone who has done a review has stated this is a truly excellent book. I, too, will reiterate this fact. The quality and information is definitely the best I have found in a really good deep sky atlas and my only reason for 4 stars is the price....yes.

As I write this review the Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas Jumbo Edition sits next to my copy of Interstellarum's Deep Sky Atlas: Field Edition. The S&T book, for the price, has very similar star charts and I think for those of you looking for a more affordable option you might want to consider saving well over $100 on something less pricey. Does S&T's book have the same depth of information? No but for those of you wanting decent charts you can view with a red light in the field then there are more affordable options. If you want a really detailed deep sky atlas that covers a lot more then Interstellarum's DSA is what you want. I use the book both inside for detailed planning so my nights outdoors are used efficiently. I do feel that both books provide anyone really good information in a nice, easy to use format. I will also say that the water resistant print of DSA is much nicer and will certainly last longer than S&T's cheaper alternative.

So again great item I just feel it is a bit over priced. I would have gladly shelled out half the cost but regardless I'm still very pleased with it. I would also encourage you to go to their website and see the couple example star charts so you know what to expect.

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Mark D. Hornbogen

Charts designed with the telescope user in mind

February 19, 2016

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This is a truly wonderful book! For the first (?) time the amateur telescope user can simply look at the charts and know what they can expect to see based on the size of their telescope mirror. The charts are all very clear, very detailed, beautifully organized, and with the spiral binding there is no "center of the book" loss with these charts. I love it and so do others who have seen it. I highly recommend this book.

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Ron

There is no better star atlas on this planet

March 19, 2015

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This star atlas has set a new standard for serious amateur and professional astronomers. Go to the Deep Sky Atlas website to read about what this reference has to offer. There is a field version that is weatherproof, tear resistant and has the ability to write on and erase (dry erase style). I got the desk edition because I will use this for studying and planning my observing. It's such a beautiful edition, it deserves to be among your other coffee table books for casual browsing too.

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Scottastic

A truly stellar atlas...

January 10, 2017

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Being very new to the amateur astronomy gig, this star atlas is extremely intuitive and so well designed aesthetically. Perfect for me, the beginner astronomer, and clearly defines what can be seen through 4", 8", and 12" scopes. I paired this up with a planosphere and now I fell totally set for the hobby.

It has been more pleasing to me looking at star charts on paper than trying to use star-map type apps on the phone or iPad when not actively looking at the sky. I can't imagine needing a more sophisticated star atlas at my level and from the looks of the more comprehensive on the market (and there are only a few) this was the most pleasing to look at and the most current.

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J. Petersen

but the water just wiped off and the pages were just fine. I like the scale of the charts and ...

June 20, 2015

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I bought the desk edition. The paper appears to be very durable. I forgot and left the chart open at the Texas Star Party during a night of heavy dew fall, but the water just wiped off and the pages were just fine. I like the scale of the charts and especially like the printing that identifies the relative visibility of the plotted objects. This is now my favorite sky atlas.

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MeteorMik

A Beautiful Atlas

September 6, 2018

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Can be a bit daunting at first but once you understand how to use it, a tremendous asset for planning an observing session. I would say better as a plan ahead tool at home than a quick reference guide at night in the field. The attention to detail on the star charts is amazing.

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