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Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope reveals what to expect from a telescope and how to choose the right one for you. 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 wide 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 webcams. 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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I am preparing an update of this book during 2002 and welcome readers' suggestions or comments. Please visit the book's website, where you can find more information about buying and choosing a telescope.
Robin Scagell --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Did you know that a 'spotter' scope with fantastic zoom capabilities may not be the best telescope for viewing the stars? I didn't until I read this book - so I returned an expensive gift and reinvested the refund in something more suitable. You can save yourself hundreds (and possibly thousands) of pounds reading this short, handy book before buying a telescope.
As well as some easy to understand basics about telescopes, Scagell provides excellent case studies of what type of telescope are suited to particular owners, based on budget, where you live and how you think you might use it. Do you really need expensive and complex computerised tracking? Do you plan to use your telescope to take photos? What accessories do you need right away, and which are 'nice to have' and worth waiting for? Are you prepared to compromise on portability and maybe buy - or even build - something that may give better stargazing than a flashy, more expensive and more temperamental alternative?
One of the best pieces of advice (and difficult to swallow, if you've already been browsing telescope catalogues!) is that you may just be better off with binoculars to start with.
Scagell backs all of this advice with great stuff on what to look for when you finally find the telescope that's right for you: finding your way around the constellations, gazing at the moon, planets, satellites, etc, etc.
This is a great foundation for a backyard astronomer. For the price of a couple of astronomy magazines, you may well prevent a once-cherished telescope gathering dust under the bed because it was never meant to do the job you wanted it to do.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book pact with enthusiasm for the subject, and being new to astronomy it has given me all the info I need to buy a telescope (which I now have) and launched me into this wonderful world, Buy it before you buy a telescope.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want to learn constellations, how to use a telescope to the best of it's ability, or you are looking to buy binoculars or a telescope, don't bother with other books, just buy this one. It is very useful for both someone who has never touched a telescope and those who are a little more seasoned.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
philips stargazing with a telescope
i bought a half decent telescope about 6 months ago which cost me £120 and although i have hrdly used it i needed a book of stargazing so i chose this one,it was 1st printed in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by STEVE FULLER
Happy partner
I bought this book for my partner who is a complete beginner, it has inspired him to actually get the telescope out and learn more, shame about the weather since.
Published 15 months ago by Posh
Stargazing with a Telescope
I bought this to go along with a bargain telescope I bought off the internet. Not knowing anything about the subject, I gambled a little and needed a book to look at to enlighten... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by S. Wilson
Essential reading
An absolutely brilliant book, highly imformative and easy to read, an essential purchase for anyone considering taking up astronomy and extremely useful for the experienced... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2005 by D. Ormrod
great stuff
i would advise any person wanting to buy a telescope(especially the beginner) to read this book before handing over your cash. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2003
To the point
Written with the beginner in mind this is an excellent book for people about to embark on a new venture - stargazing. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2002 by John Mount
Well presented, Lots of good info too!
Top Class Book, well formatted.
Very useful information, including Binoculars, Reflectors, Refractors, etc. Read more
Very useful information, including Binoculars, Reflectors, Refractors, etc. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2002
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