Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars [Paperback]

Patrick Moore's painstakingly researched, beautifully illustrated guide to astronomical observation for casual and serious observers.On a starry night, the beauty and immensity of our universe is awe-inspiring. Patrick Moore has painstakingly researched Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars to describe this rewarding hobby. He explains the basics of astronomy, the selection of binoculars, and the stars, nebulas and galaxies awaiting the observer. Detailed seasonal constellation maps from both hemispheres, with material on the Sun, Moon, planets, comets and meteors are included. Beautifully illustrated, this handbook will help and encourage casual and serious observers alike.On a starry night, the beauty and immensity of our universe is awe-inspiring. Patrick Moore has painstakingly researched Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars to describe this rewarding hobby. He explains the basics of astronomy, the selection of binoculars, and the stars, nebulas and galaxies awaiting the observer. Detailed seasonal constellation maps from both hemispheres, with material on the Sun, Moon, planets, comets and meteors are included. Beautifully illustrated, this handbook will help and encourage casual and serious observers alike.Star-gazing with binoculars is rewarding and, for many, a lifelong passion! Patrick Moore has painstakingly researched Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars to describe the optimal use of binoculars for astronomical observation. He explains basic astronomy and the selection of binoculars, then goes on to discuss the stars, clusters, nebulae and galaxies that await the observer. He charts the sky seen from the northern and southern hemispheres season by season, providing detailed maps of all the constellations. In addition, the reader can also observe the Sun, Moon, planets, comets and meteors. New to this Fourth Edition are: An improved presentation of all star maps, rendering a clear impression of what the night sky really looks like; planetary data l#"