The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
by Alan Dyer, Terence Dickinson
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Book Reviews of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Book Review: Geat Book, Great Reading, Great Pics
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoy reading this book. It is perfect for begginers and advanced alike and has detailed information about stuff like planets and there moons and seting up common equatorial mounts. It also has an extensive amonut of telescope reviews for whatever your price or observing preference.
Terece Dickinson and Alan Dyer realy did a good job on this book. I think it is begginer freindly and clearly states what a bad scope is like, how to take photographs, types of mounts, and things about magnification and eypeices. It helped me choose my first telescope, one of the best, a Nexstar 11 GPS. I recomend that telescope to anyone who can carry it and aford it.
If you are interested in astronomy BUY THIS BOOK
Book Review: An interesting "starter" book for someone new to the field
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very cosmetically attractive book for a beginner in the area of amateur astronomy. Primarily , it provides a good starting point for further reading and activities. Sort of a "grand tour" so to speak , covering alot of ground but not in really great depth. Areas covered are both equipment and astronomical areas of study. This would be a really great book for a young adult or teenager interested in the field , but not terribly useful to an advanced amateur astronomer other than as a loaner to others possibly interested in entering the field.I'm glad that I bought the book , but a little disappointed by the lack of depth and somewhat superficial treatment in many areas. A weak 4 stars.
Book Review: Outstanding for beginning to intermediate astronomers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the few books you can put in the hand of a novice and say "This is It!" It is comprehensive and informative in all areas of amateur astromomy from choosing the best telescope (one that you will use, not necessarily the most expensive) for your goals and objectives, to finding all manner of planets, stars, nebulas, and other objects in the night sky. It even covers astrophotography and the equipment necessary to take the pictures you desire. I found this book very informative and helpful and its price will definitely save you a bundle in mispurchased equipment if you follow the advice of the authors. An excellent, easy-to-read book for all amateur astronomers.Book Review: Another awesome astronomy book!!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a glorious book this is!! If you are a budding backyard astronomer,this is the book for you.It is written in terms that a novice can easily understand.Each chapter contains an abundance of info and gorgeous photos.The book covers explanations and suggestions for each step you will take to become the amateur astronomer you have always wanted to be.I cannot recommend this book highly enough.You will be fascinated by every page.And you will find yourself becoming more and more comfortable learning the technology behind telescopes,and astrophotography.May I also suggest that you get "Nightwatch," by Mr. Dickinson? Another gem,and a fine companion to this book.Book Review: Great Amateur Astronomy Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
I find this book to be the best all-round manual for beginning and experienced amateur astronomers. It has great explanantions for the range of natural phenomena in the sky. The authors make them very accessible and easy for the general reader (ones who know little about astronomy). Their tips for observing the universe are great and useful. I hope they will update their book soon; the telescope advice is out of date. Go to telescopes and CCD astronomy are more common and inexpensive. Even so, the book is highly recommend as a manual for the amateur astronomer. If astronomy clubs are starting a library, this is the first book they should buy.