Here are some wonderful books; which I've owned, read, and enjoyed!
Each of the following books are very good - However, I cannot praise 'Touring The Universe Through Binoculars' enough! I simply adore the book.
I hope to post more book recommendations in the near future - There are several more must-have's. Some of which I've written about (mini-reviews) on this blog in the recent past.
If you happen to own a 4" refractor, this one is a must have! Because the Author used a 4" refractor for the observations when writing this book - Excellent!
'The Messier Objects' By Stephen James O'Meara
If you enjoy binocular astronomy (as I do) you should already have this book! If you don't: Get yourself a copy immediately - You will thank me for it!
'Touring The Universe Through Binoculars' By Philip S. Harrington
If you enjoy sketching the objects seen through your telescope (or binoculars), this is THE book to get - It features multiple (expert/experienced) Authors, each highly skilled in the art of Astronomical Sketching!
'Astronomical Sketching A Step By Step Introduction' (By Various Authors)
...And - This book, from Steven Tonkin (an Author whose work I've always admired) has recently been announced. You owe it to yourself to check it out.
And if you're a fan of binocular Astronomy (as I am), then it's a no-brainer!
Also, I believe I've written about this book here before (also by Stephen Tonkin) it is called 'Binocular Astronomy'.
Projects which are currently in progress, are:
Clear skies!
Each of the following books are very good - However, I cannot praise 'Touring The Universe Through Binoculars' enough! I simply adore the book.
I hope to post more book recommendations in the near future - There are several more must-have's. Some of which I've written about (mini-reviews) on this blog in the recent past.
If you happen to own a 4" refractor, this one is a must have! Because the Author used a 4" refractor for the observations when writing this book - Excellent!
'The Messier Objects' By Stephen James O'Meara
If you enjoy binocular astronomy (as I do) you should already have this book! If you don't: Get yourself a copy immediately - You will thank me for it!
'Touring The Universe Through Binoculars' By Philip S. Harrington
If you enjoy sketching the objects seen through your telescope (or binoculars), this is THE book to get - It features multiple (expert/experienced) Authors, each highly skilled in the art of Astronomical Sketching!
'Astronomical Sketching A Step By Step Introduction' (By Various Authors)
...And - This book, from Steven Tonkin (an Author whose work I've always admired) has recently been announced. You owe it to yourself to check it out.
And if you're a fan of binocular Astronomy (as I am), then it's a no-brainer!
Also, I believe I've written about this book here before (also by Stephen Tonkin) it is called 'Binocular Astronomy'.
Projects which are currently in progress, are:
- Review of The CLS Clip-In Light Pollution Filter from Astronomik (this blog).
- Review of The Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro bat detector from Wildlife Acoustics (Bat Detector Reviews blog).
- Review of The SQM-L (Sky Quality Meter) from Unihedron (this blog).
- The Omegon Night Vision Device Alpheon+ NV 4.5x40 (Bat Detector Reviews blog).
Clear skies!