The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
by Alan Dyer, Terence Dickinson
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Book Reviews of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Book Review: Probably The Best Single Reference For Stargazers
Summary: 5 Stars
In one volume, Dickinson and Dyer have managed to cover about 95% of what amateur astronomers want to know to get a solid start in this fascinating hobby. From naked-eye observing to binocular astronomy, through sophisticated telescopes and astrophotography, this book provides solid info in an easy-reading, photo-filled format that will be a good companion on those cloudy nights when you're restricted to armchair astronomy. Especially helpful to me were the extensive tips on how to comfortably observe using lawnchairs and tripod-mounted binoculars. Your neck will thank you, too.
Enthisiastically recommended.
Book Review: The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Summary: 5 Stars
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is an excellent book for both new and experienced amateur astronomers. The authors review equipment, visual observing techiques and both film and digital astrophotography. The book is beautifully illustrated and the explanations are very clear. Finally, the book is up to date with regard to equipment descriptions. Since the book covers such a wide range of topics, it is more introductory in nature and the amateur astronomer will still have to purchase specialty books (e.g., The New CCD Astronomy) to get the detailed information one needs for advanced topics.Book Review: A great resource!
Summary: 5 Stars
When my husband recently got his first telescope I checked out several books from the library including an older copy of this book. It was definitely the most helpful of the bunch. Then we went to a telescope store to look at accessories and the owner recommended this book. He carried it there but at full retail price so I ordered it from Amazon. It's a great resource for learning what's in the sky as well as how to effectively use a scope and the different eyepieces. The text and pics are imformative yet easy to follow.Book Review: Overall a great guide, an asset to most astronomers.
Summary: 4 Stars
A good guide for the hands on astronomer. Answers the questions on which eyepiece is best for which job, what filter accessories should be used. What accesories suite the beginner. How much do you gain in spending more on a more expensive setup vs a more moderate setup. Like any book written it has some blind spots and some opinion on equipment choice of Mounts and the necesity of GPS that I find questionable based on my experience, of the improvement in accuracy provided. Thats what netted it 4 stars instead of five.Book Review: Excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are considering buying only one book on amateur astronomy this should be it. It covers the basics of observing, available equipment with recommendations, and much more while presenting it in an easy to read and understandable format. Dickinson and Dyer should be commended for putting together this book which must have been a monumental effort. It is truly one of the premier books ever written on this topic. It definately belongs in the hands of every backyard astronomer.