| Stargazing with binoculars is rewarding and, for many observers, a lifelong passion. It requires no more complicated or expensive equipment than the pair of binoculars that most people already have stuck away in their closet. In this 212 page paperback book, Patrick Moore describes the optimal use of binoculars for astronomical observation. He explains basic astronomy and the selection of binoculars if the observer doesn’t already have a pair around the house. He then goes on to discuss the multitude of interesting stars, clusters, nebulas and galaxies that await the binocular observer. He charts the sky as it is seen from the northern and southern hemispheres season by season, and provides detailed binocular-level maps of all the constellations. In addition, he discusses how the reader can also observe the Sun, Moon, planets, comets and meteors. This new Fourth Edition includes an improved presentation of all star maps that give a clear impression of what the night sky really looks like to the binocular observer. It also includes planetary position data through 2010 and advice on eclipse watching, including total eclipses of the sun. With its 34 halftone photos, 2 graphs, 107 line diagrams, and 12 tables, this handbook will be helpful and encouraging to both casual observers and those cultivating a more serious interest in binocular astronomy. Published in November of 2000.
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