Books for a newbie

[Cosmos101]

Hey! I'm quite new to the Astronomy hobby and i was looking from some books to help me learn the basics. I just ordered "Astronomy 101 (Adams 101)" and "Collins Statgazing: Beginners guide to astronomy". Do you think these 2 books are good for an introduction to astronomy? Do you recommend any other reading? Thank you very much in advance

[DirkSteele]

Turn Left at Orion is also a beginners book that many, including myself, think is a great intro to the hobby of stargazing.

Edited May 27, 2020 by DirkSteele
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[Dr Strange]

Second the recommendation for Turn Left at Orion. A nice atlas is the Pocket Sky Atlas (PSA) from Sky and Telescope. An atlas is important for star hopping and even selecting things to look at. PSA is a good tool for both. 

[Mark-V]

be careful if you plan to by the "jumbo pocket sky atlas" - very good but you need very big pockets !!!  😀 

[Kluson]

As another Newbie, I can recommend "Turn left at Orion"

[Stardaze]

The Pocket Sky Atlas is a nightmare to find. Amazon want £59 for the first edition and the second addition is still unavailable. How is the Cambridge Atlas as a reference? I'm also going to buy one this month. 

[Knighty2112]

15 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

The Pocket Sky Atlas is a nightmare to find. Amazon want £59 for the first edition and the second addition is still unavailable. How is the Cambridge Atlas as a reference? I'm also going to buy one this month. 

365 astronomy have a copy for £19 plus P&P.

[Stardaze]

10 hours ago, Knighty2112 said:

365 astronomy have a copy for £19 plus P&P.

Thanks for that - ordered!