Stargazing with Binoculars (Firefly Pocket series) - Softcover

Scagell, Robin; Frydman, David

3.75

53 ratings by Goodreads

9781554073689: Stargazing with Binoculars (Firefly Pocket series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554073685 ISBN 13: 9781554073689

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2008

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A practical, concise beginner's guide to viewing the night sky through binoculars.

Stargazing with Binoculars is ideal for newcomers to astronomy. Authors Robin Scagell and David Frydman include the wide range of binoculars on the market and provide advice on features to consider when making a purchase. The book guides the beginner through the first steps of using binoculars to observe the night sky, describes what will be visible, and shows how to find specific objects.

Illustrated throughout and filled with handy tips, the book covers:

What to expect from binoculars and how they actually work
Buying binoculars for the first time
Upgrading after the first purchase
Observing the sun, the moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novas, nebulas and galaxies
The effects of light pollution
Observing from the city and from the countryside
Terminology.

Stargazing with Binoculars is a practical, easy-to-read handbook for newcomers to astronomy, whatever their age.

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About the Author:

Robin Scagell is an author, consultant and broadcaster. He operates the Galaxy Picture Library and is the founder of the West of London Astronomical Society and the vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy. In 2007, he received the Sir Arthur Clarke Award for Space Reporting. In 2001, Asteroid Scageii was named for him.

David Frydman is a lifelong amateur astronomer who observes mainly with binoculars and small telescopes.

Review:

Among the many good books on binocular astronomy, Stargazing with Binoculars stands out as one of the best. Veteran astronomy writer Robin Scagell and new author David Frydman pack an amazing amount of information into a volume that's clearly written, entertaining, attractive, and portable.... Stargazing has excellent, detailed chapters on choosing and using binoculars, complete with descriptions and photographs of specific models. The material is up to date to 2008... By any standard, Stargazing is a serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy. Several books cover the deep sky as well or better, but few have such good discussions of solar-system observing and equipment selection, and hardly any are as up-to -date with modern technology. (Tony Flanders Sky & Telescope)

This is a handy-dandy guide to heavenly viewing by using--what the authors dub--"the poor person's telescope." ....This 208-page book is packed with easy to use star maps, as well as a month-by-month guide to the best objects to study. So latch onto a copy of the practical guide and step outside for a sky full of enjoyment. (Coalition for Space Exploration.com 2009-01-16)

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