--- product_id: 132309994 title: "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" price: "€ 108.65" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/132309994-the-backyard-astronomers-guide store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Backyard Astronomer's Guide **Price:** € 108.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Backyard Astronomer's Guide - **How much does it cost?** € 108.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/132309994-the-backyard-astronomers-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.in - Buy The Backyard Astronomer's Guide book online at best prices in India on desertcart.in. Read The Backyard Astronomer's Guide book reviews & author details and more at desertcart.in. Free delivery on qualified orders. Review: I am not new to backyard astronomy but I have been away from it for many years and everything has changed since so I consider myself a beginner. I purchased several books to help me decide what type of telescope to purchase, of course no book should tell you to buy a specific scope but should arm you with enough information to be able to go ask the right questions when you go to buy a telescope. This book does that better than any other I have seen or read. It is written in a very conversational way that does not intimidate you with too much jargon that only seasoned astronomers understand. It is very complete in that it covers everything from first time purchases to proper use and most important - how to navigate the sky enough to get a good start with minimal frustration. They do tell you what to avoid and what are traditionally good bargins. The recommendations are very logical and straight forward. If you think you know what type of telescope to buy read this first, you may come away with options you had not considered. I am interested in astrophotography having done a fair amount of professional photography in motorsports I have a solid understanding but this is quite a bit different in many ways and the choice of scope makes a difference as well. This book really has been very helpful and will continue to be a good resource for some time. I suggest that you buy this book as this version was printed in 2010 so the info is still very relevant - most other books are a bit older and the technology is much better than just a few years ago - this book is current - a big plus if you are looking to buy a new scope. Well worth the price and highly recommended. Review: Easily the most comprehensive and clearly written practical primer on astronomy and star gazing. All the sections are laid out with intelligence and clarity, and the accompanying illustrations and photos are outstanding. Added to this there are bold recommendations and critiques of available equipment rather than bland comments seen in other astro how-to books. I appreciate that. Everything you need to know is here, not only to get you started but if you are rusty and making a return to star gazing this gem updates you on gaps since perhaps you last looked skywards, with a really good contemporary look at equipment and techniques, from observing planets to clusters to deep space objects. This book anticipates your yearning to learn and uncannily knows the kind of questions you want answered, whether you are simply star hopping, or getting deeper into the basic physics of astronomy. There is a very impressive guide to astrophotography too. This is an outstanding book in every way and super value. Highly recommended without reservation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #681,564 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #135 in Star-Gazing (Books) #880 in Astronomy (Books) #1,139 in Photograpy Equipment & Techniques | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (575) | | Dimensions | 9 x 1.25 x 11 inches | | Edition | Enlarged 3rd | | ISBN-10 | 1554073448 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1554073443 | | Item Weight | 3.95 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | September 12, 2008 | | Publisher | Firefly Books | ## Images ![The Backyard Astronomer's Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dP0MzPofL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***S on 17 January 2013* I am not new to backyard astronomy but I have been away from it for many years and everything has changed since so I consider myself a beginner. I purchased several books to help me decide what type of telescope to purchase, of course no book should tell you to buy a specific scope but should arm you with enough information to be able to go ask the right questions when you go to buy a telescope. This book does that better than any other I have seen or read. It is written in a very conversational way that does not intimidate you with too much jargon that only seasoned astronomers understand. It is very complete in that it covers everything from first time purchases to proper use and most important - how to navigate the sky enough to get a good start with minimal frustration. They do tell you what to avoid and what are traditionally good bargins. The recommendations are very logical and straight forward. If you think you know what type of telescope to buy read this first, you may come away with options you had not considered. I am interested in astrophotography having done a fair amount of professional photography in motorsports I have a solid understanding but this is quite a bit different in many ways and the choice of scope makes a difference as well. This book really has been very helpful and will continue to be a good resource for some time. I suggest that you buy this book as this version was printed in 2010 so the info is still very relevant - most other books are a bit older and the technology is much better than just a few years ago - this book is current - a big plus if you are looking to buy a new scope. Well worth the price and highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by V***D on 18 January 2013* Easily the most comprehensive and clearly written practical primer on astronomy and star gazing. All the sections are laid out with intelligence and clarity, and the accompanying illustrations and photos are outstanding. Added to this there are bold recommendations and critiques of available equipment rather than bland comments seen in other astro how-to books. I appreciate that. Everything you need to know is here, not only to get you started but if you are rusty and making a return to star gazing this gem updates you on gaps since perhaps you last looked skywards, with a really good contemporary look at equipment and techniques, from observing planets to clusters to deep space objects. This book anticipates your yearning to learn and uncannily knows the kind of questions you want answered, whether you are simply star hopping, or getting deeper into the basic physics of astronomy. There is a very impressive guide to astrophotography too. This is an outstanding book in every way and super value. Highly recommended without reservation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***P on 9 February 2020* A well written, easy and informational resource for anyone interested in viewing the skies from wherever you are either in your backyard or a dark sky preserve. Packed with great information on equipment and accessories as well as detailed information about everything in our solar system. Congrats to the two authors who put this book together for all who wish to learn about our universe and enjoy the night sky. 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