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| 40
Nights to Knowing the Night Sky by Fred Schaaf This is an excellent resource for the beginner. A series of 40 exercises designed for the observational astronomer. Mr. Schaaf tells you exactly what to look for and, more importantly, why you want to look for certain features/objects. |
GPS
Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors by Lawrence Letham This book gives the complete rundown on how GPS works and how to use your receiver to its fullest. Written in clear language with illustrations to demystify GPS. This completely revised edition includes extensive new material on using GPS with maps and in rough terrain. |
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| How
to Use an Astronomical Telescope by James Muirden For beginning astronomers. This comprehensive book covers everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens. |
Making
and Enjoying Telescopes by Robert Miller, Kenneth Wilson A must for any astronomer’s bookshelf. This book makes it easy to understand Amateur Telescope Making. Included are easy to follow instructions for making six very useable amateur telescopes. |
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| Night
Sky by Robert Burnham Night Sky goes beyond traditional guides by combining field identification techniques with fascinating background information and practical hands-on advice. |
Nightwatch by Terence Dickinson The third edition of Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. |
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