This expanded third edition of the Backyard Astronomer’s Guide answers dozens of practical questions on choosing and using a telescope and how to observe and photograph the night sky and everything in it . . .
This book is both an introduction to astronomy and a calendar of upcoming celestial events written for urban and suburban sky-gazers – dark country skies and expensive telescopes not required . . .
This book is designed for observers who have just become interested in the sky and want to explore the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies through a small telescope . . .
Stargazing with binoculars is rewarding and, for many observers, a lifelong passion. It requires no more complicated or expensive equipment than the pair of binoculars that most people already have stuck away in their closet . . .
With over 600,000 copies in print, NightWatch is the top-selling stargazing guide in the world. This completely revised 4th edition has been updated to be usable through 2018 . . .
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More than just a star atlas, more than just a reference book, is an indispensable guidebook to the heavens. This latest revised version is the classic reference in astronomy . . .
Whether you are a parent thinking of buying a telescope for your children, or a newcomer yourself, this book covers all the basics about picking the right equipment and taking the first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy . . .
This practical guide to choosing and using a telescope makes buying a telescope less of a mystery if you’re relying on your own research, rather than letting a telescope dealer guide you . . .
This well-written and profusely-illustrated book will help you locate, observe, and understand 125 of the most fascinating celestial objects – inside the solar system, as well as inside and outside our galaxy. Excellent for beginning astronomers . . .