The backyard Astronomers Guide
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10 years 8 months ago #76851
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The backyard Astronomers Guide was created by raymond
Hello to everybody
I recently got a copy of the Backyard Astronomers Guide, it was addvertised in a past issue of Sky and telescope,it is the third edition of the book,i have to say that i am very impressed,the book covers a lot of information on a wide aspect about telescopes,eyepieces,filters digital astrophotography and polar alignment and so much more and is easy to read and understand.I ordered my copy from waterstones,its a great help to anybody new to obvserving like my self.
Many Thanks to everybody a great site.
Raymond.
I recently got a copy of the Backyard Astronomers Guide, it was addvertised in a past issue of Sky and telescope,it is the third edition of the book,i have to say that i am very impressed,the book covers a lot of information on a wide aspect about telescopes,eyepieces,filters digital astrophotography and polar alignment and so much more and is easy to read and understand.I ordered my copy from waterstones,its a great help to anybody new to obvserving like my self.
Many Thanks to everybody a great site.
Raymond.
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10 years 8 months ago #76859
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Replied by michaeloconnell on topic The backyard Astronomers Guide
I got that book a few years ago also, and yes, it is excellent. well worth investing in, especially if you are about to make a serious investment in telescopes & accessories. has good practical advice in there.
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10 years 8 months ago #76884
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If a telescope can fit into your backyard it's too small. If you can't move it, it's too big." -- John Dobson
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Yep, have to agree there lads, I have it too, and is a greta read, it will take you easily a few weeks to take it all in
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If a telescope can fit into your backyard it's too small. If you can't move it, it's too big." -- John Dobson
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