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# The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

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Buy The Backyard Astronomer's Guide 3 by Dickinson, Terence, Dyer, Alan (ISBN: 9781554073443) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Lavishly Illustrated Stupendous Value Book - Easily the most comprehensive and clearly written practical primer on astronomy and star gazing. All the sections are laid out with intelligence and clarity, and the accompanying illustrations and photos are outstanding. Added to this there are bold recommendations and critiques of available equipment rather than bland comments seen in other astro how-to books. I appreciate that. Everything you need to know is here, not only to get you started but if you are rusty and making a return to star gazing this gem updates you on gaps since perhaps you last looked skywards, with a really good contemporary look at equipment and techniques, from observing planets to clusters to deep space objects. This book anticipates your yearning to learn and uncannily knows the kind of questions you want answered, whether you are simply star hopping, or getting deeper into the basic physics of astronomy. There is a very impressive guide to astrophotography too. This is an outstanding book in every way and super value. Highly recommended without reservation.
Review: Ideal for the beginner! - I honestly can't think of a single bad thing to say about this. As the title of my review says, it is ideal for anybody new to astronomy. It has information about equipment, techniques, what to look for and when to look for it. As far as I can see the only real issue is that technology changes so quickly that it might become out of date too quickly, but from what I can tell they do release updated editions occasionally. If you're thinking of becoming an amateur stargazer: read this. If you're thinking about buying a telescope: read this. If you have some equipment, but aren't really sure how to get going: read this. If you enjoy astronomy but simply aren't an expert, and wonder how to get more from your hobby: read this. If you're an expert with many years experience behind you: possibly not for you, but might be handy as a reference manual.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #681,564 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #135 in Star-Gazing (Books) #880 in Astronomy (Books) #1,139 in Photograpy Equipment & Techniques |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (575) |
| Dimensions  | 9 x 1.25 x 11 inches |
| Edition  | Enlarged 3rd |
| ISBN-10  | 1554073448 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1554073443 |
| Item Weight  | 3.95 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 368 pages |
| Publication date  | September 12, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Firefly Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lavishly Illustrated Stupendous Value Book
*by V***D on 18 January 2013*

Easily the most comprehensive and clearly written practical primer on astronomy and star gazing. All the sections are laid out with intelligence and clarity, and the accompanying illustrations and photos are outstanding. Added to this there are bold recommendations and critiques of available equipment rather than bland comments seen in other astro how-to books. I appreciate that. Everything you need to know is here, not only to get you started but if you are rusty and making a return to star gazing this gem updates you on gaps since perhaps you last looked skywards, with a really good contemporary look at equipment and techniques, from observing planets to clusters to deep space objects. This book anticipates your yearning to learn and uncannily knows the kind of questions you want answered, whether you are simply star hopping, or getting deeper into the basic physics of astronomy. There is a very impressive guide to astrophotography too. This is an outstanding book in every way and super value. Highly recommended without reservation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for the beginner!
*by M***N on 9 October 2012*

I honestly can't think of a single bad thing to say about this. As the title of my review says, it is ideal for anybody new to astronomy. It has information about equipment, techniques, what to look for and when to look for it. As far as I can see the only real issue is that technology changes so quickly that it might become out of date too quickly, but from what I can tell they do release updated editions occasionally. If you're thinking of becoming an amateur stargazer: read this. If you're thinking about buying a telescope: read this. If you have some equipment, but aren't really sure how to get going: read this. If you enjoy astronomy but simply aren't an expert, and wonder how to get more from your hobby: read this. If you're an expert with many years experience behind you: possibly not for you, but might be handy as a reference manual.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent introductory volume for novice astronomers
*by G***N on 31 October 2011*

When it arrived, I was surprised at the size and weight of this book. It's published in Canada by Firefly Books but the style and format remind me a bit of Dorling Kindersley. What I like about the book is its hands-on, practical and advisary style. The authors have definite views in terms of equipment and techniques and don't hesitate to give you their opinions (eg Canon DSLR cameras are preferred for astrophotography over Nikon, a view which might not go down too well with everyone). But as I say, it is an extremely good reference book for the newcomer to the hobby of astronomy. Note that there are no star charts so you will need to buy something like the Cambridge Star Atlas in order the find your way around the sky.

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