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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Springer; illustrated edition edition (27 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1846283086
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846283086
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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The advantages of using both eyes for astronomical observing are many and considerable, largely because of the way the human brain processes visual information. Binoculars – the usual kinds – are incredibly useful for wide-field observing, but "binocular astronomy" is much more than that, including binocular eyepieces that can be fitted to normal astronomical telescopes, and even giant binocular telescopes that are effectively two astronomical telescopes working in tandem. Here is everything an astronomer needs to know about binocular observing. The book takes an in-depth look at the instruments themselves, and has sections on evaluating and buying binoculars and binocular telescopes, their care, mounting, and accessories. In addition there is a selection of fine objects to be seen with 50mm and 100mm binoculars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most detailed book on astronomical binoculars, 2 May 2007
This is the first new book on astronomy with binoculars for some years, and it fills a niche that the others do not .

Most of the books on astronomy with binoculars concentrate on objects to observe. This book does that also, with over 150 finder charts for objects categorised by constellation and by binocular aperture. This does not, however, form the main thrust of this book.

The majority of the book is concentrated on the binoculars themselves, with a superbly detailed descriptions of how to choose, evaluate, hold, mount and observe with them. Tonkin obviously feels that an understanding of the principles is more important than recommendations for binoculars that may vary in availability. This is certainly of more lasting value.

Overall an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone who ever observes the heavens with two eyes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best book on Binocular Astronomy, 6 Nov 2009
By RDJ Herrera (Bristol, Avon United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the best books on Binocular Astronomy. Mr. Tonkin knows a thing or two about optics, and you will certainly learn something new about binoculars. I like the holding technique suggested.. it works for me, allowing steady 10x50 viewing. I enjoyed every page of this excellent paperback. I have about 5 or 6 other books on Binocular Astronomy.
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