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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.
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.
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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