I'm buying my husband a telescope for Christmas and want to get him a useful guide to get him started. I've seen the Philip's Astrobox and the Atlas of the Universe but not sure what will be most useful.
2006-11-26 23:07:19 · 16 answers · asked by Hannah J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Cosmos - Alex Filippenko - ISBN 0-03-005218-1
Very good introductory book, covers everything from the basics to some more in depth cosmology.
To accompany a telescope, I'd recommed Philip's Guide to the Night Sky
2006-11-27 05:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton's Star Atlas - it's quite expensive but it's an excellent reference guide as it gives constellation maps for all the constellations along with loads of other astronomical data. Wouldn't recommend it for a beginner though. I would go for something by Patrick Moore, his books are always clearly written and extremely easy to read. Look for one that particularly gives information on naked-eye astronomy and recognising the stars and galaxies without a telescope first. Your husband will need to know his way around the sky before he gets his telescope out ! Without knowing what you're looking for in the night sky a lot of stars all look the same and he could lose interest pretty quickly.
2006-11-28 08:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by Timbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like to buy him an astronomy book or a star atlas? If he is a beginner, I would recommend Backyard Astronomy by Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer. For a star Atlas I would recommend, once he knows the night sky, Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas.
2006-11-27 00:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by bldudas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I can definately recommend the Norton Star Atlas if its still in print, its a lovely book with star maps & pictures. Its very suitable for a keen beginner with a new telescope.
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2006-11-27 00:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. Atlas of the Universe
B. 2001 A Space Odyssey
2006-11-26 23:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Santhosh S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Petersons Field Guide to the Stars and Planets is a good one, and a good atlas of the heavens (I'm pretty sure there is a good one called Norton's Star Atlas) is very useful. Please research your telescope thoroughly...name brands are best, and you always get what you pay for. Good luck and observe with him!
2006-11-26 23:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya could do what my partner did he got me a huge telescope a couple of years ago and bought me books from the kids there were 7 in total all different but all very use full just for starters DK do a pocket size stars and constellations hand book any good book shop will be able to help
2006-11-27 02:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by gunner n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Philips "Guide to Stars and Planets" by Patrick more is useful for learning the constellations.
2006-11-26 23:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by mesun1408 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a telescope from a department store. Contact your local astronomy club for advice
2006-11-27 04:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Bad Astronomy" by Phil Plait
Excellent, funny, easy to read exploration of common basic misunderstandings with respect to Space, Astronomy, the Moon, etc. He goes on to explain the facts and entertains while doing so!
Phil also runs a website http://badastronomy.com
Check it out!
2006-11-28 03:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by paladinsmeg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋