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Old 05-11-2009, 04:39 PM
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How to use an astro map?

Hi,

I am new to all of this and I have been reading a book called "The Southern Sky Guide", it has some real good tips and advice on how to use binos/tele and any other astro tools for beginners...

Ive been reading up about the maps of the sky and what to look for at certain times of the year etc..., and as like any normal map it has North/East/South/West directions...

My question is, because the sky isnt under our feet like Earth, are astro maps read the opposite way? (South facing up, North facing down, East to the left and West to the right)

I admit im pretty confused and its probably a simple thing...
Could someone give me a simple run down on this please :
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