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Old 09-01-2011, 09:28 PM
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Can I add my plaudits to this fine book. I agree that it is not only wonderful for double stars, but it also provides an excellent all-round Atlas of the Sky.

I also have the Cambridge Star Atlas, and what sets this apart in some respects is that you can follow the connecting star map with the aid of indicators at the edges as to what page you should turn to. Unfortunately the Cambridge star atlas does not have this feature, meaning you have to do a lot of flicking between pages to work out where to turn next.

Although I have the Uranometria, I find that for backyard observing in suburbia, the Cambridge Double Star Atlas is far more realistic in terms of providing potential targets. A huge thumbs up from me!
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