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Hi

I Am getting my first pr in the morning.

so Im thinking of buying a couple of books too

observing with binoculars?

does anyone know

which is best for Total Novice

looking for something easy to read interesting,and understand.:rolleyes:

As I Dont read books,never read a book in my life.:)

Thanks

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Just thought I Would let you know

I Got My Bino's Psyger 10x50

he got Celestron SkyMaster 15x70

and a book called stargazing with bonoculars

Phillips

Just waiting for the stars to come out and play now ;o)

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I can recommend two books for you, the first is Phil Harrington's observing with binoculars. After an introduction to binos, moon map and other preliminaries he describes a number of bino objects visible in each constellation. It is about 15 years old now but don't let that put you off.

The second is Sky and Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas. The PSA is just the right size and detail for observing with either binos or scope. I couldn't live without mine.

Now just need to await longer nights.

Mark

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The Observers Sky Atlas, very good as the finder charts are actually useable.

The Observer's Sky Atlas: With 50 Star Charts Covering the Entire Sky: Amazon.co.uk: Erich Karkoschka: Books

One of my bugbears is that MOST 'what to observe' guides have such rubbish finder charts you tend to think you must be stupid.... When you are not. The PSA is a good basic atlas, you can also download and print a very good free one from here: JR's website on Deep Sky Astronomy (Proably the B-Atlas to start with). With an atlas in tow Harrington is a very good bet!

I'd also borrow 'his' bins... I like my 15x70s!

PEterW

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Like Gliderpilot, I would also recommend S&T pocket sky atlas. I started out with Stargazing with Binoculars and it is a good starter if you are learning the sky from basics, as it gives a nice month by month set of targets, but the charts are a bit coarse and you see many many more stars through the bins. This is where the PSA comes in. Also the PSA will still be perfect years down the line when/if you get a scope.

Rik

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Thanks Guys for the advice.appreciated and much needed here. ;o)

will certainly get this S&T pocket sky atlas

Well up to now All we have seen here in sheffield is clouds

and yesturday some good observing > undercarrage of a couple of planes.lol

roll on the dark clear nights.

I Think A Telescope would be pointless at the moment.

so gives me more time to save for a better one.

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ok I Have Read this from cover to cover > observing with binoculars phew :D

and very interesting it was too

I Have learnt a few things,

but its trying to take it in all at once.

Middle aged old biddie,it takes time to sink in.lol

So im going to read it all over again.

don't want to have missed anything.or forgot.lol

I Think I Might buy turn left at orion next.

or was it right.:p

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I have a copy of this book: Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars: 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series). It is wonderfully detailed and gives a pretty good intro into bino viewing. The book then lists the constellations alphabetically with detailed views on what you should see thru the bino FOV which I find invaluable. Turn Left at Orion I also have, but I believe it is more geared towards people who own their first telescope, although there is some bino info there too.

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Thanks xmal (oh no more reading lol)

right will get this book next.

Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars:

then turn left at orion....

blimey I Have never read so much in my entire life.

its not the reading its the taking it all in.lol

oh and I Get my first scope tonight;)

Thanks for your help.

I have a copy of this book: Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars: 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series). It is wonderfully detailed and gives a pretty good intro into bino viewing. The book then lists the constellations alphabetically with detailed views on what you should see thru the bino FOV which I find invaluable. Turn Left at Orion I also have, but I believe it is more geared towards people who own their first telescope, although there is some bino info there too.
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Thanks xmal (oh no more reading lol)

right will get this book next.

Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars:

then turn left at orion....

blimey I Have never read so much in my entire life.

its not the reading its the taking it all in.lol

oh and I Get my first scope tonight;)

Thanks for your help.

There is over 500 pages of goodness in the first book, so that should keep you busy for a while!!!

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I started with stargazing with Bino's then turn left at orion. Grab a copy of Stellarium to go with them (it's free software :D).

The one other thing that's great when you start... a planisphere... it' helps you work out your way around...

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Thanks John

o/h has downloaded Stellarium already on his laptop

I Need help trust me. I Have to use sat nav when I Go to shops.lol

I Once took a mate home from Meadowhall Tinsley nr Rotherham

to her house in rotherham itself.

dropped her off,

turned around went down the slip road M1 as I thought heading south

went too far round rounabout,and ended up going north.

as far as >

DONT LAUGH.!!!!

HULL

Well I got the Hull signs up.LOL

This was before sat navs and mobile phones.

So what chance have I Finding my way around millions of stars.

I Think for now I Will be happy L@@KING at the moon.lol

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Thanks John

o/h has downloaded Stellarium already on his laptop

I Need help trust me. I Have to use sat nav when I Go to shops.lol

I Once took a mate home from Meadowhall Tinsley nr Rotherham

to her house in rotherham itself.

dropped her off,

turned around went down the slip road M1 as I thought heading south

went too far round rounabout,and ended up going north.

as far as >

DONT LAUGH.!!!!

HULL

Well I got the Hull signs up.LOL

This was before sat navs and mobile phones.

So what chance have I Finding my way around millions of stars.

I Think for now I Will be happy L@@KING at the moon.lol:D

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