The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer
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Book Reviews of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Book Review: The definitive source!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had read and heard that this book is the definitive source for backyard astronomy, and boy, were they right! Absolutely top-notch in every way. Very comprehensive, with tons of information about how the sky works, what's up there, and what equipment you need to have and how to use it. Helpfully, they "name names" and make specific suggestions for equipment to buy and equipment to avoid. Be sure to get the THIRD EDITION (2008), as lots has changed in the filed of viewing equipment since the prior releases. It's a no-brainer - buy this book.Book Review: Absolute MUST BUY!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: 2008 Stargazer Textbook / Encyclopedia / Comsumer's Guide
Summary: 5 Stars
This newly updated version of The Backyard Astronomers Guide is up to date, relevant, and comprehensive. It is particularly useful for helping Astronomers navigate the many, many, many brands, styles, and sizes of telescopes and equipment. It will help the reader know what equipment is needed and what is unnecessary. For this reason alone it is useful. I have been involved in astronomy for quite some time and when I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down until I had finished it.
Book Review: Wow, Holly Cow!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I paid $18 for this??? This is like 40-$50 worth of book! Huge glossy paged colorfull book (if you're looking for a pocket companion book to take with you you might want to look elsewhere, lol). This is the best bang for the buck of any book I've ever purchased at amazon. Why even bother going out to look at the beauty in the sky when it can't match the beauty of this book? lol.Book Review: Indispensable Guide To Astronomical Equipment
Summary: 5 Stars
An absolute must have, even if you are an experienced amateur, or even a professional. In my 40+ years as an amateur astronomer, I have not seen a finer guide to telescopes, eyepieces, star atlases and astro-photography! Visually stunning and crammed with useful information, by two of astronomy's better known gurus, will not disappoint.