The Yard Astronomer’s Information
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The touchstone for up to date stargazers.
This basic, groundbreaking information has been the go-to discipline information for each starting and skilled beginner astronomers for practically 30 years. The fourth version brings Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s invaluable guide utterly up-to-date. Setting a brand new normal for astronomy guides, it is going to function the touchstone for the subsequent era of stargazers in addition to longtime devotees.
Expertise and astronomical understanding are evolving at a wide ranging clip, and to replicate the newest details about observing strategies and gear, this massively revised and expanded version has been utterly rebuilt (a further 48 pages brings the web page rely to 416). Illustrated all through with all-new pictures and star charts, this version boasts a refreshed design and options 5 brand-new chapters, together with three important essays on binocular, telescope and Moon excursions by famend astronomy author Ken Hewitt-White.
With new content material on naked-eye sky sights, LED lighting expertise, WiFi-enabled telescopes and the newest advances in binoculars, telescopes and different astronomical gear, the fourth version of The Yard Astronomer’s Information is bound to grow to be an indispensable reference for all ranges of stargazers. New strategies for observing the Solar, the Moon and photo voltaic and lunar eclipses are an particularly well timed addition, given the upcoming photo voltaic eclipses in 2023 and 2024.
Rounding out these spectacular choices are new sections on darkish sky reserves, astro-tourism, trendy astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography, making this ebook an everlasting must-have information for anybody seeking to enhance his or her astronomical viewing expertise.
The Yard Astronomer’s Information additionally encompasses a foreword by Dr. Sara Seager, a Canadian-American astrophysicist and planetary scientist on the Massachusetts Institute of Expertise and an internationally acknowledged knowledgeable within the seek for exoplanets.
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Writer : Firefly Books; Fourth Version, Fully Revised and Expanded (September 10, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0228103274
ISBN-13 : 978-0228103271
Merchandise Weight : 4.1 kilos
Dimensions : 9 x 1 x 11 inches
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E-LO –
The Best Astronomy Book Gets Even Better!!!
My friend introduced this book to me years ago – it was an earlier version of it. We were both amateur backyard astronomers, him more so than me because he had the telescope. But we spent many an evening in his backyard utilizing this book while gazing at the heavens. When I moved to a place that was very remote and far from city lights, this book, along with Terence Dickinson’s other fantastic book – NightWatch, were invaluable to me as I spent many nights with my telescope there.I had seen or read that there was an updated version of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide, so I had to get it. I am glad I did. There are many more pages in this edition than the older one I had. Those new pages address all the technological changes to equipment, etc that have happened in this century, like WiFi telescopes, utilizing digital photography and what the book refers to as modern astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography. There are also new charts, photos, and so much more information. Who knew there were something called astro-tourism? The book covers all this in so much great detail.The thing about this book, and what makes it great, is that it covers all this above and more, but it never seems the authors are talking down to you. Everything is covered, explained, presented all in such a easy-to-understand manner, which makes the book fantastic for beginners. If you are just getting into it, then this book will help you become an astronomer. The depth of the information that is covered in Backyard Astronomer’s Guide will not only appeal to those beginners, but will also appeal to experienced astronomers, whether they are in their backyard with a telescope, outside with their cell phone, or in an observatory. What else I love about this book, and I may have touched on this a bit earlier in this review, but there have been so many advances in the field. They’re all covered here. Also, the inclusion of the photos in this book, many of which are new to this edition, make the book even more of a gem, and a must-have for anyone interested in Astronomy. It’s an absolutely wonderful and amazing book.
WCS –
A good update
This was my first astronomy book and I learned a lot from it. This new edition is even better. If you are thinking about getting started in astronomy, this book is a great place to start.
Dan –
A great beginnerâs guide to the stars!
I absolutely love this book and how well it is written! It is a must have for any amateur astronomer.
tb –
Excellent Guide to the Sky and: Solar System, Galaxies, Constellations, Meteor Showers and more!
Hello, I recommend “The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide” to everyone who is interested in viewing the night sky!
Paul A Carlson –
Absolutely essential if you’re getting into this hobby
I decided to get back into astronomy after 4 decades away and purchased a solid entry level scope (Celestron 8SE). I started going through all of the forums trying to decide on lens, filters, etc and was completely overwhelmed by all of the information and had a difficult time connecting all of the dots. Somebody mentioned this book to be the best source to pull it all together. It didn’t disappoint. I love that it is contemporary as well and not just theoretical ramblings. I’d give it 6 stars if I could.
allan logan –
Great book, mediocre shipping
Great book, have the previous version, wanted to see the latest information. Shipping was mediocre at best. I have ordered hundreds of books, for used ones, I don’t expect much. For brand new editions, just a couple months after printing, I expect more than a lazy attitude of throwing a new book into an over sized box with no packaging. And when it was delivered, it sat out on the doorstop, just waiting for the rain to soak through.
THOMAS DEY –
THE BEST BOOK ON THE SUBJECT
Best by far, profusely illustrated. If you get one book, this one should be your choice.
Steve K –
A Beautiful and Useful Book
Wow. More like an amateur astronomer’s bible than a guide. Sooo… much useful information and practical advice about equipment and observing. And in a very visual and readable style. A joy to read and own.
Music Guy –
This is a really good astronomy book that covers a wide range of information.
Augusto Remo Erdosain –
Ich besitze die dritte Auflage und war neugierig auf die vierte. Kurzfassung: imgrunde ein überflüssiger Kauf. Damit wir uns richtig verstehen, das Buch ist nicht durchgehend schlechter geworden, teilweise aber von seltsamer Struktur. Offensichtlich wollten die Autoren jeden auch noch so abgelegenen Sonderfall abhandeln, also kamen gut 40 neue Themenseiten hinzu. So qält man sich am Anfang durch etliche schöne bunte Bilder, was es so alles am Taghimmel beziehungsweise bei Polarlichtern zu sehen gibt. Bunt und uninteressant. Weiterhin wurden die in der letzten Auflage schon vorhandenen Bedienungsanleitungen ausgebaut. Ist in der angelsächsischen Zielgruppe niemand mehr in der Lage, eine Originalbedienungsanleitung zu lesen und zu verstehen? Ein entsprechendes Buch über Autos würde auf einem dutzend Seiten erklären, wie man Benzin einfüllt oder den Stecker einsteckt.Schlechter geworden sind die Seiten zum Thema Okulare. Ein doppelseitiges “Shut-Out” (muà in Nordamerika alles mit Ballerei zu tun haben?) beschränkt sich auf Okulare mit Gesichtsfeld gröÃer 82°. Aussagekraft für Leute wie mich, und ich bin nicht allein, die moderate Gesichtsfelder zwischen 65° bis 72° wesentlich angenehmer finden, stehen doof vor der Tür. Nein, ich weiÃ, wovon ich Rede, Nagler sind in meinem Besitz. Die Televue-Nachbauten von Explore-Scientific werden über den grünen Klee gelobt, die unsinnigen Massen (teilweise an die 1200 Gramm im Vergleich zu den 600 Gramm bei Televue) werden verschwiegen; für mich ist das ein Grund, von Explore-Scientific genau gar nichts zu kaufen, neben dem vollmundigen Marketing-Gefasel natürlich.Noch ein übler Beigeschmack: Bei den Produktvorschlägen könnte man auf manchen Seiten auf den Gedanken kommen, der nordamerikanische Markt würde von Celestron, Meade und Orion beherrscht. Das war dann der perfekte Griff ins Klo. Die Meade-Fabrik in Tijuana, Mexico, hat ihre Pforten im März 2024 geschlossen, und beim Verwaltungsgebäude von Orion (hat Meade gekauft) und Meade selbst im schönen Kalifornien sind im Juli 2024 die Rolläden ‘runtergelassen worden. Wie es aussieht, für immer. Die Ãffentlichkeitsarbeit besteht aus Schweigen. Die Angestellten wurden anscheinend restlos überrascht, die Geschäftsleitung dürfte sich auf irgendeine Karibik-Insel verzogen haben. Was Orion betrifft, diese Firma hat in ihrer gesamten Existenzzeit nichts (!) hergestellt, nicht einmal ein Schräubchen. Aber der Geizkunde freute sich wahrscheinlich über die billigen Preise. Irgendwo scheint der delirierende Kunde vergessen zu haben, falls er es jemals wuÃte, daà Qualität kostet.
David Hollywood –
An absolute must for any enthusiast.
José MarÃa Fernández Corrás –
Libro bien impreso, contenidos interesantes y actualizados. Fotos espectaculares.
pierantonio rimoldi –
perfect book for beginners and more advanced