If you are new to Astronomy and feel the urge to go out and buy a telescope then wait!  If you search around the forums and read the “Introduction to Astronomy” guides dotted around the internet then you’ll have come across the ultimate tip for all budding Astronomers; don’t buy a scope first, instead buy a pair of binoculars.  Then, when you know what scope you need, go out and buy it; your money won’t be wasted buying binoculars first, they’re always handy to keep in your car or to take on trips etc…

So, back to the book review.  If you’re sold on the idea of buying binoculars first, good, now for a great book to go with those bins; Stargazing astronomy without a telescope.  It’s written by Sir Patrick Moore and although not pocket size it’s still a handy book to carry with you.  It covers all the constellations, their primary stars, and some stories behind mythological origins.  A large section of the book is devoted to what constellations you would expect to see in each month of the year for both northern and southern hemispheres.  The book also covers our Sun, Moon, and the planets in our solar system.  It also covers comets, meteors, and auras.  An all round guide to things you can see in the night sky with the unaided eye of binoculars, this book is well worth having.

Until the next post… Clear Skies!

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