The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Here's the ultimate resource for anyone who's thought of following up on an interest in astronomy.... A valuable addition to the amateur astronomer's bookshelf, "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" brings distant object to our everyday lives. (Linda TurkChronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay)2008-09-14)Lively, accessible style; is comprehensive; and is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs, diagrams, and charts... highly recommended for any library. (Mark WilsonAmerican Reference Books Annual, Volume 352004-01-00)This all-encompassing reference provides practical advice. (Science News2003-01-04)If an amateur astronomer could afford one book, this would be the one to get ... one of the most attractive practical astronomy works ever produced. (Russ FrancisMonday Magazine)Excellent introductory text ... completely revised from the 1991 edition, and it is lushly illustrated in color throughout. (Ursula EllisE-Streams, Vol. 6, No. 4)Its nontechnical language makes astronomy an avocation accessible to everyone. (Library Journal2003-05-01)Crammed with practical information that should help you become a better observer, and have fun doing it. (Craig TupperAstronomy2003-05-00)Few books capture the spirit of the hobby so well -- the pleasures and the pitfalls of the equipment you might need, and the simple joy of watching the universe go by. (American Scientist2003-01-00)Recommended for all libraries and for experienced or inexperienced amateur astronomers. (A.R. UpgrenChoice2003-04-00)Big colorful user-friendly book ... I recommend this book for anyone who is contemplating buying a telescope, has one but does not quite know how to use it, or wants to learn more about accessories and fun activities to supplement his or her stargazing. If you teach observational astronomy, run a public observatory, or conduct community stargazing classes, put this magazine down and order it right now ... This book is your passport to the stars. (David AguilarSky and Telescope2003-08-00)This book is an indispensable tool for any serious naturalist who wants to understand and experience the full expanse of the world and universe around us. (Pierre R. GauthierCanadian Camera2003-06-00)Besides its practical benefits, this book is a real treat for the eyes. It's loaded with colorful photographs, graphics and information boxes. (John McPheeHalifax Chronicle-Herald2003-02-01)I highly recommend this volume for most amateur astronomers and all libraries. I wish I had read it before I purchased my first telescope. (John O. ChristensenScience Books and Films2003-10-15)More than any other guide to backyard observing, this excellent book focuses on equipment. (Astronomy2004-11-00)One of the best books to guide amateurs. (Tracey PitchAnchorage Daily News2010-12-10)With over 500 color photographs and illustrations, this book is a valuable, beautiful and user-friendly astronomy reference. (Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin, Lunar an2008-12-00)A comprehensive guide for the amateur astronomer on buying and using equipment, including telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, and accessories. If you're bewildered by the choice of astronomy equipment out there, this book will help immensely. (One-Minute Astronomer.com2008-10-03)