star chart?

[Disfan]

skywatcher is there an easy to use chart i can take out with me to identify what im looking at? what would you recommend?

[Watchinherskip]

I hope I am not answering out of turn, I am sure Chris will give you great recommendations.

This site has a free printable map that is most useful. Select the month and it will give you the things to look for each night of the month.

http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html

[Skywatcher]

nice link.

TBH if you can afford a magazine - the Sky at Night magazine does a superb month by month guide with star maps

[Keith]

nice link.

TBH if you can afford a magazine - the Sky at Night magazine does a superb month by month guide with star maps

do they have a total beginners noddy guide?

[Skywatcher]

yep - its how I learned

it comes with a coverdisc of stuff each month as well and episodes of the TV series which is always interesting

[Keith]

yep - its how I learned

it comes with a coverdisc of stuff each month as well and episodes of the TV series which is always interesting

oooo ok cheers! may just have to pick one up

[Skywatcher]

the october issue will probably be out next week - they occasionaly publish some good pictures

[disneymom]

I may just get that :: one too