The Backyard Astronomers Guide 4^th Edition

The Backyard Astronomers Guide is a radical update to the most user-friendly astronomy book ever published, the 4^th edition of Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s groundbreaking astronomy reference thoroughly revises this much-loved classic for the next generation of stargazers.

Featuring an inviting, dynamic redesign, the latest edition of The Backyard Astronomers Guide is illustrated throughout with all new photographs and star charts. Expanded by an impressive 48 pages, it offers 5 brand new chapters. Including three with binoculars, a telescope and Moon by veteran astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. Fresh content ion naked eye sights, coming celestial events for the 2020’s, WiFi-enabled telescope, and advances in binoculars, telescopes, and other astronomical gear ensures that The Backyard Astronomers Guide will continue to be an invaluable tool for all levels of stargazers for years to come.

A must-have guide for enthusiasts looking to improve their astronomical viewing experiences, this edition;

• Sets the standard for accessible and reliable information on amateur astronomy
• Answers hundreds of questions that newcomers and experienced stargazers ask about equipment and techniques
• Contains all new sections on the Milky Way, Aurorae, Go to telescopes, and astrophotography, with new image-processing tutorials
• Updates all equipment and software recommendations
• Includes test reports on dozens of binoculars and telescopes
• Features a Foreward by astrophysicist Dr. Sara Seager, MIT professor and a pioneer in the study of exoplanets

SKU: 9780228103271