Astro Books

I've got a copy of Nortons 2000.0 Star Atlas and Reference Handbook 18th Ed. published 1989 and edited by Ian Ridpath. This used to be raved about but I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned so far. Has it gone out of date, out of fashion or some other out?

I'm finding I use less and less of my books now anyway. A laptop and a copy of Stellarium is all I really need, maybe "The Sky" for regions of sky with a lot of stars when trying to find something faint. Just sit the laptop on the kitchen table in red light mode and run in and out, or bring it in the car if I go somewhere else.

I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned so far. Has it gone out of date, out of fashion or some other out?

Neill was on about book easy to use in the field, I find Nortons and the Cambridge very good but hard at the scope as I find I need a table for them due to their size.

Just ordered a copy of Turn Left At Orion. I'll pick it up on Friday. I had no idea that its a hardback book. Sounds more like a coffee table book then a portable guide!?!

What size is it?

Its ok i found it:

Size: 276 x 219 mm
Weight: 1.11 kg

Bit chunky to stick in your pocket,LOL.