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thelittleman
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...that meets the following conditions!
1) Is a southern-hemisphere one. I am going to Chile in a few weeks so this is what it will be mainly used for. If it also has a northern-hemisphere side then that is fine, but I'm not fussed.
2) Not too big or expensive - must fit in a rucksack!
3) Durable/waterproof.
4) Includes some of the brighter objects of the night sky. The skies should be spectacular - we're in the desert 
5) Available in the UK.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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Edited by thelittleman (06/26/08 08:12 AM)
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panhard
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I use guide to the stars by David levy. There are 2 different sizes. Mine is the larger one that is about the size of a large dinner plate.
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thelittleman
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Thanks! I did some of my own searching too, and I found the Philips Planisphere - does anyone have any experience with this one?
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Mr Q
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Peter - Go to "SkyMaps.com" There you can download or print out monthly planisphere maps for the current months. They are free and the site has a version for the southern hemisphere.
Each can be put inside a plastic sheet protector (8x11 pages) to protect them from the moisture. They will fill all your posted needs very nicely.
Mr Q
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Edited by Mr Q (06/26/08 02:42 PM)
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panhard
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I do not have any experience with that one but it looks similar to what I use. I do believe that there are ones made for the southern hemisphere but you would have to specify that. The one I suggested is northern hemisphere sorry. Look up an astronomy shop in Australia. Or contact a user named vinnie on this site. He is a good guy, I would be willing to bet that he could help you. The one I suggested has information the back side. One that you could fip between hemispheres would be a great idea though. Do you have any astronomy shops nearby?
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Orion xt10i
8 & 17mm Hyperion eye pieces
koning 32mm 25mm skywatcher eyepieces
lumicon 0111 & antares variable polarizing filters
12x50 binos
A love for this hobby
"What goes around comes around."
"She who must be obeyed."
Herb c
cloudy nights my # 1 site
43.53°n 79.17°w
Edited by panhard (06/26/08 02:44 PM)
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thelittleman
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Thanks guys!
Mr Q - I'll take a look at skymaps
panhard - Unfortunately I don't have any astronomy shops near me - they are pretty thinly spread in the UK. A double sided one would be cool, but I haven't seen any yet in my searches. I'll contact vinnie like you suggest
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