( 27 reviews )
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Posted: May 29 2009
This book is great if you are a starting out or an intermediate student of astronomy. The best thing about this book is that it is aimed at getting the reader interest or re-interested in the bodies and matter scattered about the universe. This is a book I would buy for anyone interested in taking up the hobby.
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Posted: May 11 2009
The book contains just about everything that a stargazer needs to know about the night sky. Dickinson explains celestial things very well, and discusses earthly objects (telescopes, etc.) with the same detail. This is one of the best "introduction to Astronomy" books available.
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Posted: May 5 2009
Even though I am fairly well past the beginners stage and have many beginners astronomy books, I consider this one is well worth reading. There are several books I could recommend for beginners. This one is definitely in the running for first place. For those that are not so new to astronomy. This book is fun to read and enjoy, if for no other reason than the almost poetic way it is written. I will definitely keep a copy on my shelf for future reference and to loan out, with strict warnings about the consequences of not bringing it back. It is intended to be taken outside while viewing, judging by the way it is constructed as well as by statement. If have not tried using it this way yet. It looks to be a winner in that category as well.
