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A Simple Guide to Telescopes, Spotting Scopes and Binoculars
by Bill Corbett
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Amphoto Books (2003-10-01)
ISBN: 0817458883
EAN: 9780817458881
Dewey Decimal #: 522.2
Paperback: 128 pages
SKU: 81408000223
Condition: Fine
Comments: 0817458883 New, never read, may have minor wear on cover.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
The world of telescopes, spotting scopes, and binoculars can be quite daunting to the uninitiated. Part buyer's guide, part instruction manual, this one-of-a-kind reference sorts out all the essential details. Not only will readers receive a foundation in such basics as telescope types, accessories, adjustments, and maintenance, they'll also discover tested techniques for successful viewing at sporting events, viewing landscapes and terrain, as well as basic star gazing. Finally, star charts and other astronomy references show readers how to navigate around the heavens and photograph specific objects in the night sky.
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Customer Reviews
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Excellent Book For The Amateur Astronomer
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-01-29
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
This was the first of several books I purchased to learn about telescopes and astronomy. It's a great book for newbies. Author Bill Corbett does an excellent job of presenting the material in an easy to understand approach. I go back to it periodically to refresh my memory. We used it to decide on our first telescope purchase.
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Great layout, photos, diagrams -- Organized well
Rating  (4)
Date: 2006-12-03
5 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
This thin book is chock full of useful information for the person getting started with their first telescope.
It is very well designed and organized, with tons of photos and diagrams, making it a fun read.
I went to the bookstore looking for Star Ware when I found this book. Star Ware had absolutely no photos and had pages upon pages of technical jargon, whereas this book explained in interesting and simple terms the basics of telescopes, both in purchasing, setting up and using.
I purchased the book and will keep it as a reference / guide now that I've read it.
Recommended.
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