[AZ-Observing] Re: Star Charts
- From: Steven Dodder <sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Az Observing <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:29:56 +0000
Thanks for posting this one, AJ. I was going to mention this one.
I
printed out the C set on D size paper, (24"x36"), and it's the main
chart set I use for the 20" at Stone Haven. At the time, I had access
to a large format plotter. I bought a roll of paper, cost about $90,
and ran it on weekends. I didn't plot the last 100 sheets from south of
40º because the chances of simply observing down under, much less
taking the big charts was pretty much nil. I got the first release
printed, but hop some day to print the second. It's awesome!
Steve Dodder
Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party, North Rim
Chairman, SAC Novice Group
Director, Stone Haven Observatory
sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx
Visit my web site at http://www.stonehavenobservatory.com
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> [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of AJ Crayon
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> Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Star Charts
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> I see the star chart by Taki has received much discussion. But if you would
> like a more detailed set there is another web site with more star charts and
> they are free. In fact there are 3 sets. The first one starts with 25
> charts; 107 in the second and 571 in the third.
>
> The first one (A-Set) consists of 25 A4 charts showing stars up to 9
> magnitude, with 70° maps in portrait format. The second one (B-Set) includes
> 107 charts up to 11 magnitude, with 30° charts. Finally, the third section
> (C-Set) includes 571 charts (12° each) up to 12.6 magnitude, more powerful
> than the Millennium Atlas, listing for instance all known planetary nebulae
> and open clusters, galaxies up to 15.5 magnitude, double stars up to 12.5
> magnitude, etc. The fonts are small but more readable than in the first
> release.
>
> While the maps are in A4 format they are vector-based and can be expanded to
> fit any paper size, provided that your printer has enough resolution to
> provide the appropriate quality.
>
> The site is located at http://www.uv.es/jrtorres/triatlas.html
>
> Printing even the C-Set should weigh in less than 15 pounds.
>
> AJ Crayon
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