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Old 14-03-2007, 02:02 PM
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Thanks! Two copies ordered today
My copies arrived and I'm very happy with Robert's book.

It would be great for a binocular beginner. Robert has aimed the book at 10x, 12x users. Since I'm working at 20x or 30x, there are objects I could view that he doesn't mention, but I can supplement his text with my other documents and maps. The most useful for me is Robert's tour of 56 individual constellations - straightforward diagrams and descriptions of where to look and of what you are seeing.

I tested it out last night. I followed his tour for Orion and was starting on Leo when cloud (unpredicted by every weather forecast ) covered the sky and spoilt the show. But I had an enjoyable hour's viewing and Robert took me places in Orion I hadn't been before.

Highly recommended. Eric
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