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Old 30-10-2012, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by C8er View Post
Hi,

I have seen recommendations for the book "Celestial Sampler, 60 small-scope tours for starlit nights" by Sue French, but the recommendations came from Northern Hemisphere people, and I was wondering if anyone here knows the book and knows whether it is of much use for a southern hemisphere (New Zealand) beginner observer?

Cheers.
I own it, and it is a nice book. I'd estimate two thirds of the objects would be within range of NZ.

Sue writes very well, and is a terrific person to chat with. I'm not sure if she still does this, but she used to encourage observing feedback, and always replied to my reports.
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