Stargazing With Binoculars

Product Description

Aimed principally at newcomers to astronomy of all ages, who would like to begin observing for themselves, & perhaps make contact with other amateur observers, Philip's Stargazing with Binoculars describes a wide range of binoculars that are internationally available, with examples of objects to observe taken from both northern & southern hemispheres. The guidance given is appropriate for all observing conditions. Binoculars provide a great start in astronomy. Compared with telescopes, they are comparatively cheap & easy to use, they are light & compact, & can be used for many other activities such as bird-watching. But when you are out there on a starry night, how do you know what to look at? Where are the best objects to observe through binoculars? Just how much can you see, & what are the tips & tricks of getting the most out of them? Philip's Stargazing with Binoculars reveals what to expect from a pair of binoculars & how to choose the right ones if you are buying for the first time, or up-grading. It gives straightforward explanations of how they work, & how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. It gives practical help for setting up & using any binoculars, & provides lists of objects to look at with different sizes of binoculars, from both town & country, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae, nebulae & galaxies. This title

Includes:: a glossary of technical terms & an index, making it even easier for the beginner to use & underst&.