Comments on: Celestron Sky Maps

By: Spock

Spock — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:04:13 +0000

I have not seen the current revision of the Celestron Sky Maps, however I have owned a copy (copyrighted 1972) since the early 1980′s. At the time I purchased it, I was a beginning amateur astronomer. I found it to be an invaluable tool. I also purchased a dobsonian telescope (no motors, no computers). The charts in Celestron Sky Maps were my primary guide for “star-hopping” to find deep-sky objects. I have found my copy to be accurate and very informative for a beginning astronomer. Again, I haven’t seen an updated version, but I would be very surprised if anything has changed other than updating the planetary position chart. It would be a shame if the current copy was rewritten allowing typographical and statistical errors to get past the editing process.

As far as only being useful for northern latitudes, this is true. However, I do not see anywhere on this Amazon listing where there is a claim that it covers all latitudes. In today’s global marketplace, concerning a product such as this, that information is practically essential to the buyer.

I would also recommend, “Universe Guide to Stars and Planets” by Wil Tirion. That hardcover book covers all constellations and has sky charts for both the northern and southern hemisphere. The maps and charts are smaller than those in the Celestron Sky Maps, but it has also served me very well as an excellent guide.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mommy_78

Mommy_78 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:44:00 +0000

A more experienced star gazer might enjoy this better. I’m a beginner and it doesn’t help out.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: Richard G. Burton

Richard G. Burton — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:45:34 +0000

The Celestron Sky Maps make a good adjuct to he SkyScout. They help you with a broader view of the sky in your area and give you a basis to search for objects more easily with the hand held. They “glow” in the dark to make there use on a dark night easier. They can be used alone and replaced older and less user friendly maps I had.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mr. B. Bell

Mr. B. Bell — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:17:33 +0000

the maps are excellent, bought this for my 10 year od daughter and some of the wording inside is a bit beyond her at this time but she can grow into it
Rating: 4 / 5

By: O. C. Gregg

O. C. Gregg — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:43:22 +0000

Gift recipient said it was great. I can’t add any more than that.
Rating: 5 / 5