The Binocular Stargazer: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Sky

by Leslie C. Peltier

Explains binocular stargazing for beginners with helpful sky observation tips. Includes maps of the sky, seasonal stars, and information on how to see the Moon, planets, comets, and meteors. By Leslie C. Peltier. 7 3/8 x 9 7/8; 160 pgs.; 10 color photos; 47+ illus.; softcover.

159 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

About the author

Leslie Peltier was a US amateur astronomer, who lived and pursued his hobby in the early and middle 20th century.

He is noted for his interest in variable stars. In eight decades of observing he submitted over 132,000 observations of variables to the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). Peltier also discovered twelve comets and six novae. In addition to astronomy, he was also interested in biology and geology.

Peltier is principally known for his autobiography Starlight Nights, for which he was named Ohio Author of the Year in 1966. This work has been read by generations of astronomers.

The renowned astronomer Harlow Shapely once referred to Leslie C. Peltier as "the world's greatest living amateur astronomer."

After his death the Astronomical League created an annual "Leslie C. Peltier Award" for outstanding contributions to astronomy, in honour of his memory.