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| The Backyard Astronomer's Guide | 
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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:  (59 reviews)
Sales Rank: 62681
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
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
What type of telescope is best for beginners? Can I use my camera to take photographs through a telescope? How good are the new computerized telescope mounts? What charts, books, software and other references do I need? These questions are asked time and again by enthusiastic new amateurs as they take up recreational astronomy. But accurate, objective and up-to-date information can be hard to find. Throughout the 1990s, the first edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide established itself as the indispensable reference to the equipment and techniques used by the modern recreational stargazer. Now, authors Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer have produced an expanded and completely updated edition that again sets the standard for accessible and reliable information on one of the world's most popular hobbies. Dickinson and Dyer -- both full-time astronomy writers -- bring decades of experience to their task. They explain why telescopes often perform much differently from what the novice expects. They recommend the accessories that will enhance the observing experience and advise what not to buy until you become more familiar with your equipment. They name brands and sources and compare value so that you can be armed with the latest practical information when deciding on your next purchase. Sections on astrophotography, daytime and twilight observing, binocular observing and planetary and deep-sky observing round out this comprehensive guide to personal exploration of the universe. Dickinson and Dyer's elegant yet straightforward approach to a complex subject makes this book an invaluable resource for astronomers throughout North America. With more than 500 color photographs and illustrations, The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is also one of the most beautiful -- and user-friendly -- astronomy books ever produced.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...
 Backyard Astronomer's Guide January 7, 2009
I am a tech-savvy (engineer type) new astronomy amateur. This book is an excellent source of information. It is almost a reference book that covers many aspects of amateur astronomy...with real "how to" information.
Best Book There Is December 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the most complete book for amatuer astronomers. I have read many good books on the subject and have a decent library but The Backyard Astronomer takes first place. Many interesting facts and bits of information are found nowhere else besides the complete knowledge on the subject and its equipment.
Everything you need to know! November 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, almost everything...this shows a beginner everything he needs to know about astronomy, from equipment to nebulae to satellites, however, it doesn't show you how to find anything in the sky. the book has some beautiful charts of the milky way in the back but no indication of how to use them or what are the good targets. a few pages describing what targets to search for and how to find them would be very useful to a beginner. "left turn at Orion" would be a good choice for something like that.
It does a fantastic job informing you about everything you need to know about telescopes which i think is the hardest part to getting into star gazing. i just wanted to get a telescope and look in it and nothing else, but i soon realized that you must know your equipment. All good astronomers know their equipment and a lot of times create their own equipment. this is where this book excels. it provides a great, up to date, overview of everything that's out there. having a good reference about equipment isn't "necessary", having the internet and all, but it is VERY convenient. in fact i would say it is necessary. this along with the beautiful pictures,the fun info about planets and the sky and the history of astronomy, this would be a great purchase.
Absolute MUST BUY! October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is absolutely the best written and most information guide I have in my library. The authors are incredibly knowledgable and share their experience in a very understandable manner. The book is very current in terms of technologies, and they've included the latest and greatest technoliges and what to do with them. I particularly like their direct approach to many topics - "While many do it this way, we don't. Here's what we do..." This book is an absolute requirement in every astronomer's library.
Best Astronomy Book Ever Written October 13, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
To the point: Buy no other. This is THE best book on the subject. Amateur? Professional? Intermediate? Just starting? STOP. This is the book to buy. PERIOD. Is this simple enough?
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