Astronomy For Kids

Backyard Astronomer’s Guide

February 26, 2010 on 11:08 am | In Astronomy Books Etc. | No Comments

The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide is a lot more than a review of heavenly objects and locations, although there is plenty of that inside. There are the expected and awfully useful lists of constellations, star charts, night sky maps, or details about planets, stars, and galaxies and all that. But there is also a wealth of information about the equipment used in astronomy, including some prices, consumer-type information, advice on when to use and when not to use binoculars, telescopes, cameras, film, lenses, filters, and other items for the amateur astronomer. As a practical guide for amateur and learning astronomers, this is a virtual and very helpful compendium of information. The recommendations for this book are excessive – all written by very accomplished people in the field. Coffee Table sized, it makes a colorful and informative guidebook for anyone taking seriously their interest in the Heavens.

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