RECOMMENDED PUBLICATIONS FOR BEGINNING OBSERVERS

*PRODUCT*	*USE*	*WHERE CAN I GET IT?*
*The Miller Planisphere* *(also called a* starfinder)	*A simple star chart that can be adjusted for the date and time of use. The major stars and constellations are depicted and will aid in identification of planets.* This is one of the best maps for beginners for naked eye study.	*Celestial Products, Inc.* *P.O. Box 801* *Middleburg, Virginia 20118-0801* *www.celestialproducts.com*
*Edmund Scientific Star and Planet Locator*	*This is a less expensive planisphere than the Miller version, but is made of cardboard while the Miller Planisphere is made of heavy plastic.*	*Edmund Scientifics* *(800) 728-6999* *www.scientificsonline.com*
*Sky Atlas for Small Telescopes and Binoculars* *by David S. Chandler and* *Billie E. Chandler*	This very easy to use star atlas shows all naked eye stars (stars of 6^th magnitude and brighter) and the brighter deep sky objects (star clusters, nebulae and galaxies). Descriptions of showpiece objects are given by constellation.	*David Chandler Company* *PO Box 309* *La Verne, California 91750* *Also available from:* *Orion Telescopes and Binoculars* *P.O. Box 1815* *Santa Cruz, California 95061-1815* *(800) 676-1343* *www.telescope.com*
*Edmund Mag 6 Star Atlas*	*An excellent naked eye star atlas that is somewhat more comprehensive than the Sky Atlas for Small Telescopes and Binoculars.*	*Edmund Scientifics* *(800) 728-6999* *www.scientificsonline.com*
*Stargazer’s Toolkit*	*Contains three helpful products to help the budding astronomer find there way in the night sky, including: 1)* Discover the Stars, a 120 page constellation guidebook; 2) Moon Map; and 3) a red led flashlight (preserves nighttime dark adaption)	*Orion Telescopes and Binoculars* *P.O. Box 1815* *Santa Cruz, California 95061-1815* *(800) 676-1343* *www.telescope.com*
*How to Use Your Telescope*	*An excellent beginner’s guide from Edmund’s Scientifics, 36 pp.*	*Edmund Scientifics* *(800) 728-6999* *www.scientificsonline.com*
*Touring the Universe through Binoculars* *by Phillip S. Harrington*	This book is an excellent guide for the novice user of binoculars or a small telescope. This book accompanied by one of the star atlases and a planisphere (star and planet finder) would build a perfect starter package.	*http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/pharrington/Sw8.htm*
*Astronomy Magazine*	*A monthly astronomy magazine that is very readable and informative.*	*Astronomy* *PO Box 1612* *Waukesha, WI 53187-9950* *www.astronomy.com*