Observing help

[Geoff Lister]

They may be dated, but they are still valid. Most of the new information is an addition to the old stuff.

I have an ancient copy of "the Observer's Book of Astronomy" authored by Patric Moore. The details in it are still valid, but it lacks the information about the discoveries made in the last 60-odd years, and, particularly, the "Hubble" style detailed photos.

Most of the astronomical information that you would see with an amateur telescope, about galaxies, stars and planets, has not changed much since most of these books were published. Twinkling points of light are still unchanged.

Geoff

[Shimrod]

15 hours ago, alecras2345 said:

Thanks for all your help and advice its giving me food for thought especially bout a all sky cam.    I started to read Patrick moore books a few years ago which i learned alot from, but was told to stop because they are dated.      Are they still ok to read please?

You might find this book interesting and useful as well https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074Q9BBZB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought a copy earlier this year when it was on offer - it's a great book for dipping into and gives clear and easy to follow explanations, even when covering complex topics. I've always though of DK books as children's books, but this one is definitely all ages!

[alecras2345]

yes thankyou, nice book.

Ash

[Neil H]

Ash if you go into the BBC web site they have a few sky at night program's old and newish

Edited September 1 by Neil H