The Sky Observer's Guide: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)

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 charts

Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables, this guide is recommended by leading astronomers.