http://www.skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/ Free astronomy information including amazing pictures of the heavens, eclipses, constellations, and more. Look to the sky! Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:50:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Jeff Pickens Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:52:53 +0000 http://skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/#comment-80 Dickinson is a delightful and talented astronomer who has a gift of "sharing the wealth" of his experience and excitement for backyard astronomers across the world. This book was my first purchase, based on reviews here and suggestions at star parties. Although (by necessity) telescope reviews and equipment in general will be outdated by the time a book goes to press, his concepts, lessons, and suggestions remain timeless. I have found his advise and approach to astronomy to be full of wisdom; he is a no nonsense author whose primary goal is to be an advocate for the hobby, and if one were to read no other book, this would be the book to read! I would consider this book to be a prerequisite to entering the hobby! Enjoy it as I have. Dickinson is a delightful and talented astronomer who has a gift of "sharing the wealth" of his experience and excitement for backyard astronomers across the world. This book was my first purchase, based on reviews here and suggestions at star parties. Although (by necessity) telescope reviews and equipment in general will be outdated by the time a book goes to press, his concepts, lessons, and suggestions remain timeless. I have found his advise and approach to astronomy to be full of wisdom; he is a no nonsense author whose primary goal is to be an advocate for the hobby, and if one were to read no other book, this would be the book to read! I would consider this book to be a prerequisite to entering the hobby! Enjoy it as I have.

]]> http://www.skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-79 orgusa Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:09:27 +0000 http://skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/#comment-79 I use this book and "Turn Left at Orion" the most. This book is priced well for a hardback and covers a LOT of ground. It's coverage of filters, eyepieces, photographic techniques make it well worth the price. It's also a lot of fun !! I use this book and "Turn Left at Orion" the most. This book is priced well for a hardback and covers a LOT of ground. It's coverage of filters, eyepieces, photographic techniques make it well worth the price. It's also a lot of fun !!

]]> http://www.skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Poor White Trash Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:45:34 +0000 http://skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/#comment-78 To the point: Buy no other. This is THE best book on the subject. Amateur? Professional? Intermediate? Just starting? STOP. This is the book to buy. PERIOD. Is this simple enough? To the point: Buy no other. This is THE best book on the subject. Amateur? Professional? Intermediate? Just starting? STOP. This is the book to buy. PERIOD. Is this simple enough?

]]> http://www.skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Joe Perez Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:07:57 +0000 http://skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/#comment-77 I highly recommend this book to the serious amateur astronomer wanting to get the most from the night sky. I highly recommend this book to the serious amateur astronomer wanting to get the most from the night sky.

]]> http://www.skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Kashif Aqeel Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:02:13 +0000 http://skylook.net/store/astronomy-books/the-backyard-astronomers-guide/#comment-76 The item arrived in condition as described and it got to me fast The item arrived in condition as described and it got to me fast

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