Stargazing with Binoculars
[Review of earlier edition:] You don't need a fancy, expensive telescope to enjoy the twinkly treasures of the nighttime sky. This handy, compact guide offers practical advice on buying the right kind of binoculars for stargazing, dozens of charts and graphs, and a bounty of tips on observing -- and contemplating -- the moon, planets, comets, asteroids, nebulas and other celestial bodies that come out after the sun goes down. (Neil PondAmerican Profile2010-05-09)[Review of earlier edition:] Astronomy is cooler than birdwatching and a lot less creepy than spying on your cottage neighbours. Get started with this beginner's guide, newly updated and revised. (Cottage Life2011-05-00)[Review of earlier edition:] What distinguishes this volume aren't the charts but rather the practical advice and clear instruction. (John SledgeMobile Press-Register2011-04-10)[Review of earlier edition:] A serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy. (Sky and Telescope)[Review of earlier edition:] This is a handy-dandy guide to heavenly viewing by using--what the authors dub--"the poor person's telescope." ....This 208-page book is packed with easy to use star maps, as well as a month-by-month guide to the best objects to study. So latch onto a copy of the practical guide and step outside for a sky full of enjoyment. (Coalition for Space Exploration.com2009-01-16)