( 13 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 3 2009
I bought this with NexStar 6SE which is not covered in the book. I know most of the contents still applies to mine. However, you can find most of the information from internet, as the book says. It's time for the author to revise it to make the 2nd edition.
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Posted: Jun 3 2009
This review is only for owners of NexStar telescopes, or those thinking about purchasing one. If you are not in this class of people, then there are other books that you might rather consider. I was, frankly, a little disappointed with this book. I was looking for something that was chock full of "secret tips" on how to use my NexStar telescope, but found that there were few tips available. Much of the information was general information about astronomical topics that an experienced amateur astronomer might already know. It did, however, contain some information specific to the NexStar scopes. And, I did learn some general things that I had not known before. So, if you are a NexStar owner, you spent a good deal of money on your telescope and this is an excellent first accessory, especially if you are a beginner in stargazing. So, why do I give such a lukewarm review to a book that I awarded five stars?? Well, if you are a NexStar owner, you should know about the web site that author Swanson runs, The NexStar Resource Site, [...]. If you are a NexStar owner and this is the first that you have heard of this site, then you owe it to yourself to check it out!! It has a wealth of current information that you will want to refer to from time to time. So, buy Mr. Swanson's book, if for no other reason than to support his site. And, you may learn some valuable things from the book to boot!
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Posted: Jul 16 2008
A terrific resource jock full of insights on the NexStar line of scopes. Some of the material not exactly applies to my scope (NextStar 8 SE), e.g., no need to align scope per book's somewhat tortuous guidance, as the manual with the scope is straightforward. Still a worthwhile purchase especially for first time scope owner and book has many useful web source references.
