Stargazing With Binoculars (Firefly Pocket series)

Reviews for the previous editions:

Among the many good books on binocular astronomy, Stargazing with Binoculars stands out as one of the best. [Scagell and Frydman] pack an amazing amount of information into a volume that's clearly written, entertaining, attractive, and portable.
--Sky and Telescope

A serious contender for the title of best all-around introduction to binocular astronomy.
--Sky and Telescope

Stargazing with Binoculars is the ideal guide for newcomers to astronomy. The authors review the range of the latest binoculars on the market and provide advice on features to consider before making a purchase. Then they lead the beginner through the first steps of using binoculars to observe the night sky, describing what will be visible and how to find specific objects.

This edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest binocular technology. Illustrated throughout and packed with handy tips and tricks, the book includes:

• How binoculars work and what to expect
• Buying for the first time and upgrading
• The wide range of binoculars available internationally
• Using different sizes of binoculars
• The effects of light pollution
• Observing the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, stars, clusters, variable stars, double stars, novae, nebulae and galaxies
• Guidance for observing in the city and in the country
• Glossary of terms.

Binoculars are portable and financially accessible, whereas a telescope can be costly and unwieldy. Even binoculars without bells and whistles will give the viewer an exciting look into the night sky. This introduction is the ideal guide in that pursuit.