Product Description

This clear easy-to-understand book helps "new" amateur astronomers by answering the most frequently asked questions. The idea is to quickly take the reader to a level of expertise significantly higher than that provided by general books. Each chapter is on a different subject, from what to buy through to how to use it and what to look at. The tips and techniques are applicable to all telescope users.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1460748 in Books
• Published on: 2000-08-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 102 pages

Spaceflight, Vol. 44, Issue 10, 2002
"An excellent and informative little volume, recommended to anyone starting out on the study of astronomy."

Astronomy Now, July 2001
"I would recommend this book to anyone about to buy their first scope or even binoculars..."

From the Inside Flap
Good astronomical telescopes are becoming more and more affordable, which means that more and more people can do something practical about their interest in astronomy, and begin to explore the night sky for themselves.

If you're one of these people, you'll have a lot of questions to ask. Finding answers to basic - and sometimes not-so-basic - questions can be tricky if you don't have an expert around...which is the reason for this book.

AstroFAQs is designed to get you "up and running" in astronomy as quickly as possible. Stephen Tonkin has put together a selection of frequently-asked questions, along with direct, simple, and understandable answers. The questions were all gleaned from astronomical society meetings, Internet forums, and from his own experience in teaching astronomy.

If you have just bought and astronomical telescope, or are even thinking of doing so, then this little book is just what you need to help you through the jargon, science and practice of practical astronomy.