The Sky Observer's Guide
R. Newton Mayall, Margaret Mayall, Jerome Wyckoff, John Polgreen
Paperback
(Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press, April 14, 2001)
Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Golden Guide explains:-How to select and use binoculars and telescopes-How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial objects-How to use star chartsProfusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables, this guide is recommended by leading astronomers.