Book : The Backyard Astronomers Guide - Dickinson, Terence

-Titulo Original : The Backyard Astronomers Guide

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Review [Review of earlier edition:] Besides its practical benefits, this book is a real treat for the eyes. Its loaded with colorful photographs, graphics and information boxes. -- John McPhee Halifax Chronicle-Herald Published On: 2003-02-01 [Review of earlier edition:] Its nontechnical language makes astronomy an avocation accessible to everyone. Library Journal Published On: 2003-05-01 [Review of earlier edition:] I highly recommend this volume for most amateur astronomers and all libraries. I wish I had read it before I purchased my first telescope. -- John O. Christensen Science Books and Films Published On: 2003-10-15 [Review of earlier edition:] This all-encompassing reference provides practical advice. Science News Published On: 2003-01-04 [Review of earlier edition:] Dickinson and Dyer provide considerable information that amateur astronomers will appreciate... Complementing the informative text are hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations as well as a 20-page, full-colour atlas of the Milky Way that includes 10 charts. This revised and expanded third edition will be of interest to serious amateur astronomers. -- Glenn Perrett Simcoe Published On: 2010-10-02 [Review of earlier edition:] I fondly remember haunting my favorite bookstore as a college student in the early 1990s, ogling the big, full-color astronomy texts, when I happened upon The Backyard Astronomers Guide. It wasnt as flashy as the other books, but I was quickly taken by its practical information, covering all the subjects I was interested in as a fledgling amateur. Now in its third edition, Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer have completely rewritten large sections to keep in lockstep with the evolving trends. Like an old friend who has grown wiser over time, this compendium has become better with age. Its good-looking too--though chock-full of useful information, none of the full-color layouts appear cramped or confused. Immediately from the first chapter the authors fluid writing style draws you in, casually introducing you to the pursuit of the night sky. As in previous editions, the flow comfortably builds with each page, easing you into progressively challenging subjects without missing a step. The text builds though each successive chapter, describing todays plethora of binoculars, telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, and other accessories. We then move on to delve deeply into everything of interest in the sky, from the planets to deep-sky objects. The detailed yet accessible explanation of celestial mechanics should be required reading for everyone. The third part introduces digital astrophotography. Yes, digital--it starts out by stating that film is dead. This new section covers everything you need to get started taking pictures, including some useful parts of Adobe Photoshop. The Backyard Astronomers Guide closes with a set of beautifully rendered charts of the Milky Way by Glenn LeDrew. Opposing pages display a color version and a labeled, black-on-white version plotted to magnitude 9. Dickinson and Dyer have brought their excellent guide further into the 21st century. I cant recommend it highly enough. -- Sean Walker Sky and Telescope Published On: 2009-04-01 How do go from being a casual stargazer to an accomplished amateur astronomer? You buy this book, thats how. An exhaustive large-format hardback book full of diagrams and color photos, this sky bible first published in 1991 here gets a fresh edition... This new version now runs to 416 pages, includes more observing guidance, and has fresh advice on the very latest telescopes, binoculars and smartphones. -- Jamie Carter Forbes Magaine, Stargazing And Astronomy Books For Christmas 2021 Guide Published On: 2021-11-25 A perennial book thats been recently updated and includes all you need to know about star gazing. The beautiful hardcover edition offers maps of the night skies, tours of the moon and other ways to observe the universe. -- Deborah Dundas