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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | (show all) Carl Kolchak Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/02/06 Loc: Northeast, Florida 21st Century Atlas of the Moon       #5535442 - 11/23/12 12:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi all Has anyone heard about this new atlas from Charles Wood and Maurice Collins? At first I looked the page over to make sure this wasn't an April fools joke. Here is the information page at LPOD for the 21st Century Atlas of the Moon. I mean it has to be good right with Mr. Wood's insight on lunar formations, etc. And the price looks right too, $29.95. It says it will ship December 8, 2012. Check out the page and see if you think the atlas covers the whole lunar nearside or is it just specialized areas and the nearside is not covered? (see contents page) peace & clear skies Post Extras:       simpleisbetter Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/18/11 Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Carl Kolchak]       #5535564 - 11/23/12 01:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It looks like it covers the entire nearside, but appears an awfully large area of coverage to each plate, meaning a small scale. I'm thinking I'll keep my original Rukl and my new Cambridge atlas and pass on this one. Post Extras:       Stellarfire Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/10/11 Loc: Switzerland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Carl Kolchak]       #5535871 - 11/23/12 05:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looks interesting. At $ 29.95 interesting enough that I will buy a copy as soon as available. Stephan Post Extras:       Mare Nectaris Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/09/08 Loc: Toijala, Finland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5536637 - 11/24/12 04:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just placed my order Post Extras:       DavidNealMinnick sage Reged: 03/06/06 Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Carl Kolchak]       #5539556 - 11/25/12 10:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looks like a fine addition to my astro-library. I will get this. Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: DavidNealMinnick]       #5551085 - 12/02/12 09:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just ordered mine!!....I'll let ya' know!!!! Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5555437 - 12/05/12 10:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm putting this thread in my favorites. Mike Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5555446 - 12/05/12 10:41 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Richard, Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered my copy! I'm a sucker for a good lunar atlas. And Charles Wood is behind it? A no-brainer for us lunies. I like, too, that the atlas is spiral bound for easy use at the telescope. Mike Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5555450 - 12/05/12 10:43 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I received this message from LPOD: "Thanks for ordering our Atlas! It will be mailed to you soon, hopefully reaching US addresses within a week after Dec 12." Mike Post Extras:       Carl Kolchak Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/02/06 Loc: Northeast, Florida Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5557991 - 12/06/12 05:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered my copy! I'm a sucker for a good lunar atlas. And Charles Wood is behind it? A no-brainer for us lunies. I like, too, that the atlas is spiral bound for easy use at the telescope. Hi Mike, You're welcome. I'm glad you ordered one. You'll let us know how it stands up to scope side use. Looks like this atlas came out Nov. 18, I wish I'd seen it before but life got in the way. I check LPOD every day except from Nov 18 - Oct 21 I was in the hospital recovering from a stroke. It will be awhile before I'm scope side but I'm working on it. I think Mr. Wood's commentary on an atlas like this should be awesome. I remember reading his, The Modern Moon: A Personal View, along with the 2nd edition of Rukl's atlas was a great learning experience for me regarding the Moon. I highly recommend reading/using both at the same time on cloudy nights. I look forward to some reviews when everyone starts to get this atlas. peace & clear skies Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Carl Kolchak]       #5558060 - 12/06/12 06:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Richard, Sorry to hear about your illness. I hope you're feeling better soon so you can get back out there to enjoy la Luna with the rest of us Lunatics! I enjoyed reading Wood's The Modern Moon. I didn't think to read it while referring to Rukl's. That's the way to do it. I will definitely take Wood's Atlas out for some Moon viewing ASAP and give a report here. Mike Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5577156 - 12/18/12 11:30 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Have not rec'd my copy as of today, 12/18/12......anyone???? Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5577200 - 12/18/12 12:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Still waiting for mine, 12/18/12. Mike Post Extras:       Carl Kolchak Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/02/06 Loc: Northeast, Florida Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5580791 - 12/20/12 02:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Today's LPOD, BACKGROUND, has info on a shipment of the atlas. Chuck Wood said: Quote: Note: "The boxes of the 21st Century Lunar Atlas were delivered to my house on Wednesday - tomorrow they start being mailed out in the sequence that the 125 pre-orders were received." peace & clear skies Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Carl Kolchak]       #5581443 - 12/20/12 08:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks so much for the 'heads-up" Carl!! You rock! Post Extras:       Mare Nectaris Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/09/08 Loc: Toijala, Finland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5594681 - 12/29/12 04:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   ... they're on the way, as this LPOD on December 26, 2012 shows Be well all! Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Mare Nectaris]       #5594734 - 12/29/12 05:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Let us try to cultivate patience. Mike Post Extras:       sglamb member Reged: 07/10/08 Loc: Florence, KY Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5598065 - 12/31/12 02:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I received mine today. It was postmarked on the 27th and sent via media mail rate (slower delivery?) At first glance it is a very high quality printing, thick glossy pages should stand up well to a lot of use. Definitely worth the cost and wait! Steve Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: sglamb]       #5598070 - 12/31/12 02:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I received mine today. It was postmarked on the 27th and sent via media mail rate (slower delivery?) At first glance it is a very high quality printing, thick glossy pages should stand up well to a lot of use. Definitely worth the cost and wait! Steve Steve, OMG, your sig! You have some amazing telescopes! Post Extras:       la200o Pooh-Bah Reged: 09/09/08 Loc: SE Michigan, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5598503 - 12/31/12 06:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Got mine today, two or three days after I ordered it. Bill Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: la200o]       #5598524 - 12/31/12 06:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Rec'd mine today (12/31/12).....considerably more than two or three days since I ordered it!...(more like 29 days )... But it is an awesome book!!! Post Extras:       Doc Willie Pooh-Bah Reged: 03/31/10 Loc: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: la200o]       #5598673 - 12/31/12 08:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Will these be available on Amazon? I just got a gift certificate. Post Extras:       edwincjones Close Enough Reged: 04/10/04 Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Doc Willie]       #5598734 - 12/31/12 08:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Will these be available on Amazon? I just got a gift certificate. no-according to his web site edj Post Extras:       tecmage Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/13/10 Loc: Groton, CT Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: edwincjones]       #5602195 - 01/02/13 11:53 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Got mine in the mail today! This is well worth the cost. Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: tecmage]       #5604897 - 01/04/13 02:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Is it primarily based on LRO photos? Or something older? How is the scale, compared to something like the Rukl atlas? Is there token coverage of the farside? Are the charts rectified (no foreshortening)? Is there a lot of discussion on the origins of various features, or is it primarily an observer's atlas? Chuck Wood has a way of mingling all of it together - did he go one way or the other on this? Post Extras:       tecmage Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/13/10 Loc: Groton, CT Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5618007 - 01/11/13 08:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Is it primarily based on LRO photos? Or something older? Primarily based on LRO. Very nice, highly detailed images and explanations of Lunar geography. Quote: How is the scale, compared to something like the Rukl atlas? Is there token coverage of the farside? The dark side was shown in four quadrant maps. The scale is good, but my frame of reference is Legault's New Atlas of the Moon. Quote: Are the charts rectified (no foreshortening)? Is there a lot of discussion on the origins of various features, or is it primarily an observer's atlas? Chuck Wood has a way of mingling all of it together - did he go one way or the other on this? Yes, Chuck had a lot to say about the origins of Lunar geography. I would have responded sooner, but I was enjoying reading the descriptions of the different types of craters, rilles and mountains. Very interesting stuff!!!! Post Extras:       Ibmelrod sage Reged: 10/18/04 Loc: Ontario Canada Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: tecmage]       #5618196 - 01/11/13 11:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Received mine on Jan. 7th after it shouldered it's way through Customs and Holiday mail to Canada. It's very well worth the price and I love the way its organized to follow the phase illumination with chart highlights described clearly and to the point. Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Ibmelrod]       #5618246 - 01/11/13 11:53 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm still waiting for mine. But then, I only ordered it 38 days ago! Mike Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5618329 - 01/12/13 12:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I'm still waiting for mine. But then, I only ordered it 38 days ago! Mike Hmm. I ordered mine last Friday; I guess I won't be seeing it any time soon. Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5618355 - 01/12/13 01:09 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I remember 40 years ago 4-6 weeks was the normal delivery time for anything ordered through the mail. Mike Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5618908 - 01/12/13 11:47 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It still is when you're waiting for a refund on something. Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5619694 - 01/12/13 07:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Quote: I'm still waiting for mine. But then, I only ordered it 38 days ago! Mike Hmm. I ordered mine last Friday; I guess I won't be seeing it any time soon. It took 29 days for mine!!!.... Post Extras:       desertstars Reged: 11/05/03 Loc: Tucson, AZ Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5619833 - 01/12/13 09:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I wonder if it's print-on-demand. That might slow things down a bit. Post Extras:       edl professor emeritus Reged: 06/24/04 Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: desertstars]       #5623388 - 01/14/13 08:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ordered mine several weeks ago, but it only arrived today. Postage indicated that it was shipped on January 7th, so can't complain given that I'm in Canada. Besides being a lovely piece of work, the spiral bound atlas is really well put together. Our postal person stuffed it rather poorly in our mail box and I was sure the atlas would be bent and creased. Luckily no damage, and it bounced back perfectly. Best, Ed L. Post Extras:       Photobud super member Reged: 01/07/13 Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: edl]       #5624636 - 01/15/13 03:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   How does this compare to the "The Cambridge Photographic Moon"? Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Photobud]       #5624791 - 01/15/13 04:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I wouldn't know. I haven't received it yet. 42 days since I ordered and I don't have mine. Who has waited the longest and still hasn't gotten theirs? Mike Post Extras:       Stellarfire Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/10/11 Loc: Switzerland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5624804 - 01/15/13 05:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I wouldn't know. I haven't received it yet. 42 days since I ordered and I don't have mine. Who has waited the longest and still hasn't gotten theirs? Mike Date of order placement (with same day payment through PayPal): November 26, 2012. Still waiting on the Atlas... Stephan Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5624822 - 01/15/13 05:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   So far you win the prize, Stephan. Mike Post Extras:       rockethead26 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/21/09 Loc: Indiana, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5625126 - 01/15/13 08:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Email him and ask about it. He made a boo boo with my shipment and discovered it after my email. He joked that it seems easier to write a book than to ship it out in a timely manner. Post Extras:       edl professor emeritus Reged: 06/24/04 Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Photobud]       #5625196 - 01/15/13 09:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: How does this compare to the "The Cambridge Photographic Moon"? It's different, although both are high quality. So far I think the "21st Century Atlas of the Moon" more realistically captures the view through a high quality scope than pretty well any other atlas I've owned. It's also more suitable to have at the eyepiece (spiral bound, smaller), although Cambridge covers more lunar features in greater detail. Personally I think the two books compliment each other to quite a large degree. Best, Ed L. Post Extras:       Stellarfire Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/10/11 Loc: Switzerland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: rockethead26]       #5625628 - 01/16/13 04:06 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just e-mailed him too. Normally, postal communications between the U.S.A. and Switzerland are very reliable and fast. But after 51 days waiting time without getting the Atlas (order date November 26, 2012), I guess it is time to have the shipping files checked by Chuck. Stephan Post Extras:       Stellarfire Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/10/11 Loc: Switzerland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5625810 - 01/16/13 09:05 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I just e-mailed him too. Normally, postal communications between the U.S.A. and Switzerland are very reliable and fast. But after 51 days waiting time without getting the Atlas (order date November 26, 2012), I guess it is time to have the shipping files checked by Chuck. Stephan Chuck Wood just informed me by e-mail, that my ordered Atlas was delivered to the post office yesterday. Now I understand why there was 50 days long no Moon Atlas in the mail box. Oh man, how I like the first-come-last-served-rule... Stephan Post Extras:       rockethead26 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/21/09 Loc: Indiana, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: edl]       #5630089 - 01/18/13 03:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just received mine today in perfect condition. Chuck is still signing the atlas. For those of you still waiting, it took 6 days to get here to the Indianapolis area after he mailed it. It's a very nice piece of work and designed to be used. Can't wait to get a chance to sit down and give it a good once over. Post Extras:       Dave Chapman sage Reged: 01/27/07 Loc: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5630124 - 01/18/13 03:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I just e-mailed him too. Normally, postal communications between the U.S.A. and Switzerland are very reliable and fast. But after 51 days waiting time without getting the Atlas (order date November 26, 2012), I guess it is time to have the shipping files checked by Chuck. Stephan Me too, ordered same day as you, so I followed up with Chuck. He said it had just been mailed! Can't wait! Dave Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Dave Chapman]       #5630159 - 01/18/13 03:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I got mine today as well. For those who are anxiously awaiting details, here's my first impressions: The quality of materials is outstanding. The covers are heavy card stock, and the pages are also very heavy and stiff. Glossy, high-quality paper is used throughout. The spiral binding and heavy materials mark it as being intended for the observer. This is a true lunar atlas. The source is a mosaic of the entire Moon made from LRO pictures at the same lighting conditions, and sliced into sections with software. The charts and pictures are all startlingly clear and sharp. In fact, they're almost perfect. The book starts with about 10 pages of general discussion of lunar features by Chuck Wood in his usual easy style; then comes the main 28-chart atlas. This is set up with a chart on the right side, and pictures of various interesting features on the left. After these pages, there are about 30 pages of specialized charts, including a section of pictures of the great basins, created with LOLA data rather than photography, and showing them very well. The limbs, libration areas, poles, full Moon features, and the farside are all well treated. Just from my first look, I declare this a must-have. There's nothing about it that I don't like. I have the Cambridge atlas as well, and it has a lot of very good stuff in it. I'm glad to have both; but if the two were side by side and I could only choose one, it would be the 21st Century atlas, hands down. Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5630516 - 01/18/13 08:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Still waiting here ... Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5630958 - 01/19/13 01:33 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mike, Contact Chuck; something has to be wrong. I ordered mine on 1/4. I'm pretty sure he's getting emails from a lot of anxious buyers. He seems like a nice guy, and I'm sure he'll look into it. Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5630972 - 01/19/13 01:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here's another something to notice about this atlas: Look at the inside of the back cover, where the "About the Authors" blurb is. Co-author Maurice Collins, who is the pefect image of the Mad Scientist, is really an amazing guy. He pores through all those lunar databases that are created by probes like LRO, Kaguya, and others; experiments with available software to manipulate the images, and discovers new stuff! Now, that's what it's all about, in my book. NASA, ESA, JAXA, they do all this work to send up probes and amass this incredible body of information, and make it all easily available to the public. But, that's not much good unless people actually do something with it. Ol' Maurice is doing just that, and a few guys like him make it all worthwhile. While the rest of us are happy with a pretty new atlas to set by the telescope, he's out there on the edge, making discoveries. I wish I had that kind of drive. Way to go, Maurice! Post Extras:       Stellarfire Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/10/11 Loc: Switzerland Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5631045 - 01/19/13 04:48 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yippie-ai-ay, it is here! Finally! Date of order/payment: November 26, 2012 Date of shipment (postmark Bridgeport, OH): January 14, 2013 Date of receipt in Switzerland: January 19, 2013 The long but nevertheless fast international postal transport with its additional handling operations at several postal facilities resulted in very slight corner bumping, but nothing serious, I can live with it. The Atlas meets my expectations, in its price class, it leaves nothing to be desired. It came autographed by Charles A. Wood (I like autographed first editions). I am very happy with the very decent printing quality. I can only confirm word for word the praise of Rick Woods as stated previously. Thank you, Chuck and Maurice, for bringing this nice Atlas to us! Stephan Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5631270 - 01/19/13 10:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Execution of this Atlas is professional. The distribution ... eh, not so much. Mike Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5631282 - 01/19/13 10:33 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, I gave Chuck the benefit of the doubt and allowed him the full 4-6 weeks that was the standard for shipping 40 years ago. I finally sent him an email this morning. Mike Post Extras:       Dave Chapman sage Reged: 01/27/07 Loc: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: la200o]       #5638895 - 01/23/13 01:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I received my copy today. 8 days since it was mailed (not bad for cross-border shopping). It got a little warped by the postal delivery, but nothing a little time under a heavy book won't rectify. Now to sit down and enjoy! Dave Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Dave Chapman]       #5638939 - 01/23/13 01:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Still waiting ... I won't get into the details of why my copy was delayed, except to say it was never shipped! But Chuck said in an email that he would ship it out this past Tuesday. Hopefully it will arrive soon. Mike Post Extras:       Dave Chapman sage Reged: 01/27/07 Loc: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: edl]       #5640219 - 01/24/13 09:03 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have had a good look at this new atlas and I like everything about it. It is a great beginner-intermediate atlas, especially as it is available and very reasonable priced! Soft-cover and spiral-bound, you could use it at the eyepiece, but I am keeping mine safely indoors. The exposure for each area was carefully chosen to show the same degree of "relief". The classic (and out-of-print) Rukl atlas may still remain as the primary atlas for advanced observers, especially as it labels many of the secondary craters. I am very happy with the 21st Century Atlas of the Moon and I say it is a "must-have." Specialty publications such as this often have short print lives, so get yours now! Dave Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Dave Chapman]       #5641580 - 01/24/13 09:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I received my signed copy of the Atlas today. Thanks, Mr. Wood! I like it. Even though it might have a short run once all the Lunatics get their copies, and the value might climb like a Rukl, I'm still putting mine in the equipment bag for in-the-field Moon viewing. The Atlas is spiral bond, and though the pages aren't laminated, they look like they should stand up pretty well to dew and usage in the real world. The individual maps are numbered and also labeled by a significant feature on the map, for example, "Iridum 20," or "Crisium 2." This is a nice touch, very Rukl-like, and should make quick reference easier. Mike Post Extras:       tecmage Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/13/10 Loc: Groton, CT Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5641751 - 01/24/13 11:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have to admit I ordered a second one. One is going outside every time I do Lunar observing! My plan is to use it with the New Atlas of the Moon by LeGault and Brunier- that atlas covers the Moon day by day, and combined with the detailed images in the Wood and Collins atlas, I should be able to nail a lot of Lunar features. Post Extras:       droid rocketman Reged: 08/29/04 Loc: Conneaut, Ohio Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: tecmage]       #5659514 - 02/03/13 08:37 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   is there a link to go to for ordering info??? Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: droid]       #5659549 - 02/03/13 09:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   http://lpod.wikispaces.com/February+3%2C+2013 This'll get you close....look for the thumbnail of the book, and click!!! Hope this helps! Post Extras:       droid rocketman Reged: 08/29/04 Loc: Conneaut, Ohio Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5659576 - 02/03/13 09:27 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   ohhh duh, I was on that page erlier and totally missed the buy now link, hmmmmm new glasses maybe or more coffee Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: droid]       #5660739 - 02/03/13 09:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: ohhh duh, I was on that page erlier and totally missed the buy now link, hmmmmm new glasses maybe or more coffee ....coffee's good! Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5660807 - 02/03/13 10:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tea's great, too, but you have to drink twice as much to get the same amount of caffeine as in a coffee. Mike Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5662365 - 02/04/13 07:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   True dat!!....what about Coke???? Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5662807 - 02/05/13 01:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Illegal! Post Extras:       Sarkikos Postmaster Reged: 12/18/07 Loc: Suburban Maryland, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5662976 - 02/05/13 07:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Not that kind of Coke! Mike Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Sarkikos]       #5664351 - 02/05/13 09:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Noooo....the OTHER kind!!! Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: RobertED]       #5664353 - 02/05/13 09:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: True dat!!....what about Coke???? ....ok, ok.....I mean...PEPSI!!!!!! Post Extras:       ed_turco Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/29/09 Loc: Lincoln, RI Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Stellarfire]       #5665048 - 02/06/13 11:37 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am always interested in new lunar atlases and for $29.95, this looks really nice. But no farside coverage? The Lunar Orbiters took loads of pics of the farside as well as more recent and better photo images by far more advanced spacecraft.. Will still buy this book. And this puts the topic on track again. Ed Turco The best M-Object in the Universe is M00n! Post Extras:       THEPLOUGH ELEVEN Grandchildren; FIVE Ducklings Reged: 01/11/08 Loc: Carlisle, Cumbria, ENGLAND Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: ed_turco]       #5665807 - 02/06/13 06:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Post Extras:       Tom Laskowski super member Reged: 04/28/08 Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: THEPLOUGH]       #5666685 - 02/07/13 09:20 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I ordered this atlas a few weeks ago and am anticipating its arrival. I'm curious to know from those who have it how the Charles Wood's Lunar 100 is treated in this? Is there a separate index/appendix for the Lunar 100 or are there plenty of references for the 100 list? I've just started to observe the L100 after many years of treating the moon as something to avoid and am looking forward to start some serious observing/imaging of this beautiful object. Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Tom Laskowski]       #5666989 - 02/07/13 12:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Objects from the L100 that are on each chart are identified; so they're all shown somewhere in the book. But, there's no L100 list (gotta buy that separate!) Post Extras:       Ain Soph Aur sage Reged: 08/11/11 Loc: Tennessee Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5669672 - 02/08/13 07:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I ordered a copy Saturday evening Feb. 2 and was pleased to find it in my mailbox today Feb. 8. It is a very nice atlas, and I am already thinking about ordering a second one for outdoor use at the eyepiece. Post Extras:       refasali member Reged: 01/28/12 Loc: Oregon & Washington Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Ain Soph Aur]       #5671631 - 02/10/13 12:04 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have a question regarding size of maps. I am using a library copy of Rukl's, but the ~5x7" sections are kinda small for my beginning in-feild use. I realize the 21st Century atlas divides the moon into 25 sections, whereas my Rukl presents 76 parts, necessitating less magnified detail in the 21st. But how big are the map sections on page in your 21st? Bigger than ~5x7"? The pages as I understand are 8.5x11" - how much is used for map? Also, same question for the Cambridge atlas, if someone has a second... Thanks Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: refasali]       #5671759 - 02/10/13 02:57 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The 21st Century charts are 6.5" x 8"; but the scale is smaller than the Rukl atlas. If you're a beginner, the best thing you could do is to get the S&T/Rukl field map, which has four foldable quadrants. That is bar-none the best value in a lunar map today, and the one I would keep over all others if I had to choose. Post Extras:       refasali member Reged: 01/28/12 Loc: Oregon & Washington Re: 21st Century Atlas of the Moon [Re: Rick Woods]       #5671990 - 02/10/13 09:04 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am considering getting the map. But I'd also like a text. Thanks Rick- I'll add that I'm midway through the Astronomical League's Lunar I & II programs. Doing'em simultaneously and hoping to find a detailed atlas to use outside. I've been using Rukls, but the sections have been cut a bit small for me at this time in my observing. I'm looking into the Cambridge atlas and it seems a good fit between the 21st and Rukl. Not as many sections as Rukl but more than the 21st.. Any thoughts? Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | (show all)

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