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Choosing and Using Telescopes is a guide to help the complete novice. From the introduction: This book is for the occasional stargazer, who doesnt necessarily want to be labelled as an amateur astronomer. If you end up with a thirst for more, then you wont be disappointed in the range and wonder that astronomy can bring, but you might be quite satisfied with a few moments enjoying the night sky every once in a while. There are plenty of books out there for those who are extremely keen observers. People that want a full-geeky, technological run-down of what they need in order to photograph x-ray sources or see the dreadfully dull galaxy UGC 10891. Thats great for them, but for a lot of us, the idea of a telescope is quite simple: to uncover the amazing nature that surrounds us at night. A telescope will allow us to get a closer glimpse of the craters on the Moon, to see the rings of Saturn, the Orion Nebula or the beauty of the Pleiades - all of which are tantalisingly just beyond the reach of our eyes. So, for those ordinary curious folk who have ever said to me, Im thinking of getting a telescope, any suggestions?, this is the book. Contents: What you can see with the eye How a telescope enables us to see much more A side note about binoculars Things to think about before buying a telescope The most and least important things Telescope designs and how they work Minimum specifications you should consider Telescope suggestions Other just as important things: eyepieces, the Barlow lens, finders Mounts and how they work Looking after your scope Preparing for the first night outside Some telescopic marvels to observe