The Sky Observer's Guide Author:Mayall, Mayall, and Wyckoff A Handbook for Amateur Astronomers — "The best book currently available for the beginning observer with binoculars or a small telescope."--Thomas A. Cragg, Mt. Wilson and Palomar Observatories — "Heartily recommended to the beginning amateur...includes a remarkable amount of practical information."--Walter H. Haas, Association of Lunar and Planeta... more »ry Observers
"Very enjoyable. It illustrates many observing problems which others seem to ignore...colorful, attractive, and easily read...extrememly useful."--Fort Worth Children's Museum
"One of the gems of the fall science book list."--Christian Science Monitor
"Beautifully illustrated...concise and clear explanations."--Sky and Telescope Magazine
"One of the best in many years...Lucidity is the order of the day...The drawings and diagrams are of high quality."--James Pickering, Hayden Planetarium, in Natural History Magazine.« less