Books about Astronomy and Star Observation.
Section 1: Books about Astronomy for Beginners.

Turn left at Orion.

A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them.
by Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis, Karen Kotash Sepp (Illustrator), Anne Drogin, Mary Lynn Skirvin

Owners of small telescopes will appreciated this revised edition of a classic, which has been updated to AD 2006, and which includes hundreds of night sky objects easily viewed by the home observer. From seasonal challenges in making observations to locating common guideposts and visible clusters, this is the home astronomer's 'bible'.
(source: amazon.com editorial review)
Hardcover, 2000, 224 Pages.

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40 Nights to knowing the Sky.

A Night-By-Night Sky watching Primer.
by Fred Schaaf

The first practical, interactive guide for learning astronomy
Fred Schaaf has spent years perfecting the teaching of skywatching and astronomy to newcomers. Here, he distills his experience into a revolutionary new approach to learning about the night sky. No other book on the market offers anything like the simple, interactive, step-by-step program Schaaf has created for new skywatchers of all ages.

The key to Schaaf's ingenious program is a system of practical objectives and activities that get readers actively involved in skywatching. Starting with simple instructions on learning one's way around the night sky and progressing to more challenging concepts, each night's activity takes the reader to a deeper level of knowledge and understanding. All it takes is forty clear nights a telescope and this book, and anyone can learn to enjoy the beauty of the heavens.
(source: amazon.com editorial review)
Paperback, 1998, 252 Pages.

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Nightwatch.

A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe.
by Terence Dickinson

The third edition of NightWatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam. Dickinson's star charts are very handy, each covering a reasonable field of view and mapping the most interesting amateur objects.

Altogether, the watchword for Nightwatch is indeed "practical"--this is a book to be used, not just read. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field. Author Timothy Ferris says, "Like a good night sky, Nightwatch is clear and wind-free. Try it and see for yourself."
(source: amazon.com editorial review)
Spiral-Bound, 1998, 172 Pages.

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Nightwatch. Same Book, but Paperback Version:

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Astronomy for Dummies.

Astronomy - not only for beginners...
by Stephen P., Ph.D. Maran

If you love the sky but wonder how to make sense of it all, Astronomy For Dummies is your ticket to cosmic knowledge. From asteroids to black holes to red giants to white dwarfs, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe -- and shows you how to get the most out of stargazing, planetarium visits, and other cool astronomical activities.
Complete with star maps and color photos, Astronomy For Dummies helps you to identify planets and stars from your own backyard Explore our solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond Understand the Big Bang, quasars, quarks, squarks, and more Join the search for the real E.T.
Become one with the universe, or just view it with new appreciation, with Astronomy For Dummies.
(source: amazon.com editorial review)
Paperback, 1999, 336 Pages.

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