A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

by James Mullaney

Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced amateur astronomers (level of Sky and Telescope) will find this book invaluable and fascinating. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand and model of such instruments on today’s market. The book also includes details on the latest released telescope lines, e.g. the 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch aperture models of the Meade LX-R series. As a former editor for Sky & Telescope, Astronomy, and Star & Sky magazines, the author is the ideal person to write this book.

204 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Suyog Garg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is certainly a must read for anyone thinking of purchasing a telescope or binoculars to gaze at the heavens above. Perfect guide for the casual observer as well as a first time buyer. The celestial roster list of 300 objects at the end of the book is a amazing compilation and would be of help to even a serious long time observer.