Sky Atlas

fizzy123 · Post by **fizzy123** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:45 pm

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I like to know wat star atlas u all use. Is a 6.5 mag star atlas just nice for S'pore light polluted sky. A question for our vendors, why u all dont sell star atlas as an accessory?

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ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:42 am

Will Tirion's SkyAtlas 2000.0 2nd Ed., i guess a bit overkilled for sg sky

Post by **weixing** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:22 am

Hi,

I like to know wat star atlas u all use. Is a 6.5 mag star atlas just nice for S'pore light polluted sky. A question for our vendors, why u all dont sell star atlas as an accessory?

SkyAtlas 2000 is one of the best..if not the best Star Chart on the market. Samuel Ng and Astro Scientific Centre do sell Star Chart such as SkyAtlas 2000.

Have a nice day.

harlequin2902 · Post by **harlequin2902** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 7:06 am

Hi, I used to sell the Sky Atlas 2000, but few were interested so I have stopped bringing them in since I sold the last set.

I'm currently using the Cambridge Star Atlas. I find it OK for both Singapore and even at overseas dark sky sites such as Mersing.

fizzy123 · Post by **fizzy123** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:00 am

:roll: Hmmm... where can I get atlas other than from astro scientific center, as the place is quite well known for overpricing their stuff. :idea: :roll:

blurblock · Post by **blurblock** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:15 am

Order from Amazon ..... anyway, I am going to Kinokuniya / Borders today, will see if there are any selling there.

blurblock · Post by **blurblock** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:16 am

Anyway, do you prefer a white pic on black background version or a black pic on white background edition?

ChaosKnight · Post by **ChaosKnight** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:24 am

i'm using Photographic Atlas of the Stars. The skymaps are photos, with positive prints, ie. black stars on white background, with Ra and Dec grid lines plotted. There are photos for all 88 constellations. Think the softcover version cost about $30++.

fizzy123 · Post by **fizzy123** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:06 pm

I think the cambridge star atlas is the most favorable It has white background black stars and cloured DSO

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harlequin2902 · Post by **harlequin2902** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:08 pm

Kinokuniya seems to have a larger selection of astro related publications. I think you should be able to find the Cambridge Star Atlas there.

You can visit their website and do a search using their search engine. You can also place your order online and they will deliver it to you at S$5 delivery charge for orders less than S$50. You can pay by cheque or cash on delivery.