I have to agree that Magnificent Universe is a treasure to have in any library but my favorite is Great Atlas of the Stars. The conversations that have been sparked in my living room are many.
When I meet anyone who is new to viewing the wonders of the night sky, I suggest they look at Turn Left at Orion. I have found, as I am sure many others have, that beginning viewers sometimes expect to see Hubble views from their scopes! Turn Left offers a realistic view of the sky of what someone can expect from that first scope.
Patty
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