This new edition of "Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope" has been fully revised and updated to include the latest telescopes and accessories on the market. The book reveals what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one. It gives straightforward explanations of how they work, and how to progress from first-time user to hobby observer. In addition, it gives practical help for setting up and using any telescope, and provides lists of objects to look at with different sizes of telescope, from both town and country, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae and supernovae, nebulae and galaxies. Aimed principally at newcomers to astronomy of all ages, who would like to begin observing for themselves, "Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope" describes the full range of telescopes that are internationally available, with examples of objects to observe from both northern and southern hemispheres. It also gives informative advice about suitable accessories, such as eyepieces and filters, plus suggestions for astrophotography using cameras, CCDs and web cams. The guidance given is appropriate for all observing conditions. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms and an index, making it even easier for the beginner to use and understand.
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Robin Scagell is Vice President of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy. He is the author of several popular astronomy books, and has contributed to many other publications. He often appears on television, commenting on events in space and astronomy, and runs an astronomical picture agency.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By I. Proctor
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This is a well produced and well illustrated guide to astronomical telescopes but buyers should beware of the title. There is not much here about 'stargazing.' Of the 175 pages of text The first 76 are about the different types of telescope available and how to choose one that is suitable. A final chapter of 31 pages is about buying accessories. Only 68 pages deal with using a telescope for astronomy and the meat is in a single 28 page chapter called 'What to observe and how.' If you are thinking of buying an astronomical telescope and want a general guide to help make up your mind then this book is worth looking at. If you already have a telescope and want to know how to use it and what to look for then there are other books available with much more information.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Stormin
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This book is ideal for the beginner stargazer as well as providing lots of information for the progressive astronomer.
plenty of examples of telescopes and accessories available and how to use them. a must for all budding astronomers,
easy to understand and excellent illustrations, some good advice on photography, covers all astronomical objects and how to find them.
plenty of examples of telescopes and accessories available and how to use them. a must for all budding astronomers,
easy to understand and excellent illustrations, some good advice on photography, covers all astronomical objects and how to find them.
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Informative and a great value
22 Feb 2008
By Marshal Shlafer
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When I started thinking (at age 60) of fulfilling my boyhood dreams of stargazing, this was one of the books I purchased, and I have no regrets. It's written extraordinarily well, and anitcipates and addresses nearly all the questions a newbie who is thinking about getting a telescope would ask. Not only the text and the overall layout of the book, but also the backmatter, are extraordinarily helpful.
My only gripe: In the introduction, the author states that the goal is not "to make assumptions about what [we] know already." That approach is fulfilled in about the first half of the book. Thereafter, that notion seems to have been forgotten, or at least was not articulated as well as it was in an earlier chapter.
I'd recommend that the above would be fixed. I'd recommend that the next edition includes a glossary of common and pertinent terms.
Nonetheless, a great book, a very helpful one; and the price is right.
My only gripe: In the introduction, the author states that the goal is not "to make assumptions about what [we] know already." That approach is fulfilled in about the first half of the book. Thereafter, that notion seems to have been forgotten, or at least was not articulated as well as it was in an earlier chapter.
I'd recommend that the above would be fixed. I'd recommend that the next edition includes a glossary of common and pertinent terms.
Nonetheless, a great book, a very helpful one; and the price is right.
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26 April 2013
By BILL P BLEDSAW
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This A Good Book For Those Just Getting Started, Easy to read and understand. I recommend this book to everyone.
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24 Jan 2013
By Nancy F. Wright
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Their mom said it was a great book! They got a telescope for Christmas, but didn't have anything to guide them. Hopefully this will do it for them.
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