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| Authors: Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer
Brand: Firefly Books Ltd.
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 336310
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 9.1 x 1.2
MPN: FFBO24
ISBN: 155209507X
Dewey Decimal Number: 522
EAN: 9781552095072
ASIN: 155209507X
Publication Date: November 2, 2002
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Product Description
Backyard Astronomer's Guide, 2nd Edition. With more than 500 color photographs and illustrations, The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is one of the most beautiful -- and user-friendly -- astronomy books ever produced. By Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer.
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 Stop Looking - This IS the best broad-coverage introductory book on telescopes September 12, 2008
When I become interested in a topic, I typically go looking first for a good introductory book. I'm fussy, though. I want one that is broad but not shallow, as timeless as possible without ignoring major technology and trends, well-written, and good quality from a publishing perspective. This book meets my needs on all. Astronomy, like many activities with an enthusiast audience, is flush with books that are all but worthless - compendiums of articles, volumes thrown together based on the whims and news of the moment, etc. By contrast, this is a nicely balanced book that covers virtually all major topics of interest related to telescopes and basic observing for a new amateur astronomer. Having looked through more intro books than I care to admit, I believe this is the best out there, and it's a good one. Informative and enjoyable reading.
Excellent for Sorting thru What Can Be Bewildering at 1st June 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are new to astronomy, THIS is THE book. I have read it and re-read on a regular basis as questions arise. It is comprehensive and covers every main topic of concern and interest to amatuer astronomers from what telescope would be right for you to how to use it and what to look at. An indispensable reference.
Excellent Reference April 3, 2008
Although the material is a few years old, it is still one of the best guides for the novice. I highly recommend it.
A great resource! March 10, 2008
When my husband recently got his first telescope I checked out several books from the library including an older copy of this book. It was definitely the most helpful of the bunch. Then we went to a telescope store to look at accessories and the owner recommended this book. He carried it there but at full retail price so I ordered it from Amazon. It's a great resource for learning what's in the sky as well as how to effectively use a scope and the different eyepieces. The text and pics are imformative yet easy to follow.
Incredibly helpful September 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I can't overstate how useful this book is. It covers naked-eye stargazing, binoculars, the history of amateur astronomy, telescope designs, eyepieces, accessories, setting up your new scope, the sun, moon, planets, stars, deep-sky objects, astrophotography, and just about anything else an amateur astronomer might want to know about. The reviews of telescope and eyepiece brands and models are particularly useful. I love browsing through telescope catalogs, but I also want expert advice on what brands and models are worth seeking out and which to avoid. This book delivers. The full color photographs throughout are a nice touch. The heavy paper and solid binding ensure that the book will last forever, which is good, because you'll be using it a lot.
I wish _every_ hobby had an intro book this useful.
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