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The Backyard Astronomer's Guide


by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer

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Sales Rank: 352668
Studio: Firefly Books
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: November 02, 2002
Publisher: Firefly Books


EDITORIAL REVIEWS

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.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 53 reviews)

Excellent for Sorting thru What Can Be Bewildering at 1st  
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.
June 11, 2008

Excellent Reference  
Although the material is a few years old, it is still one of the best guides for the novice. I highly recommend it.
April 03, 2008

A great resource!  
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.
March 10, 2008

Incredibly 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.
September 21, 2007

Excellent book  
If you are considering buying only one book on amateur astronomy this should be it. It covers the basics of observing, available equipment with recommendations, and much more while presenting it in an easy to read and understandable format. Dickinson and Dyer should be commended for putting together this book which must have been a monumental effort. It is truly one of the premier books ever written on this topic. It definately belongs in the hands of every backyard astronomer.
July 15, 2007


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