Dispense with technical mind boggling!:
This is the first book I've read explaining the universe that keeps it simple enough for a beginner to understand. I checked the book out at the public library and can not wait to get my own copy and a highlighter. Fantastic!
Perfect for the beginner with no background:
After perusing a number of books, I found this one to be the best. It is the easiest introduction into astronomy and star gazing that is offered. Many of the confusing explanations of other books are ommitted. Moreover, the essentials of finding the constellations are easily explained and easily followed. Lastly, the book had a great further reading and information section that was very helpful. I recommend this book to anyone with a budding astronomy interest.
This is an excellent book. I couldn't put it down.:
This is an excellent book! If you are a beginner and just starting out like I am, this is the book for you. The topics are excellent. They are written in easy to read and understand words and terms. This book covers all the topics including what to look for in your first telescope. The charts are wonderful and easy to read. The pictures are awesome. In addition, Terence provides a list of stars and constellations along with their pronunciation and meaning. Terence shows and explains how to use major constellations to find other constellations and stars. I found that I couldn't put the book down. This book will hook you on backyard astronomy.
Excellent book, but you should buy the Third Edition.:
While echoing the positive comments of all other reviewers, the reader should be cautioned that the new Third Edition (1998) has been released. The planetary tables in the back of the "New Edition" (1989) only go through the year 2000; those in the "Third Edition" are good through 2010. Make sure that you are ordering the Third Edition!
Another Dickinson winner:
Published and updated for the year 2000,this book is nevertheless another "stellar" contribution by author Terrence Dickinson.Spiral-bound,it is easily transported and accessed while out "seeing." Well-presented, and down-to-earth(pardon the reverse pun) for those of us who are newbies to this most wonderful adventure of amateur astronomy.Dark skies!
| Author: | Terence Dickinson | | Binding: | Spiral-bound | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 523.80223 | | EAN: | 9780920656891 | | Edition: | Rev. 2nd | | ISBN: | 0920656897 | | Number Of Pages: | 160 | | Publication Date: | 1989-11 |
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