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Old 29-12-2005, 01:11 AM
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Space lover, get yourself a 'Chandler' large version, planisphere from 'Bintel'. ~$22.
As noted by MickP, you will never get 525 x mag out of your 2.36" t'scope. General rule is 50 x the aperture in inches. eg; 2 x 50 = 100x mag. (visual).
Virtual Moon Atlas is here >
http://www.astrosurf.com/avl/UK_index.html
If you ain't on BB, may I suggest the 'light' or 'basic' versions.
Cartes du Ciel is here > http://www.stargazing.net/astropc/
Great prog.
Also free monthly sky charts here >http://www.skymaps.com/
HTH. L.
ps. Don't forget the extras.
pps. Nice finder chart & directions, Ken. Now I can see it....

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