Astronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night Sky
by Robert Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
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Author: Barbara Fritchman Thompson, Robert ThompsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06-17
ISBN: 0596100604
Number of pages: 410
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this book encouraged by enthusiastic user reviews, and it actually surpassed my wildest expectations. The book will guide, teach and even entertain you. One doesn't expect a sense of humor in a collection of highly specialized technical advice - yet there it is! I've had my first telescope (an 8" Dobsonian) for less than a month, yet thanks to this book I'm already achieving wonderful things with it.
The authors state that one of their goals in writing this book was wanting to "pay forward". In other words, they can't pay back the many experienced astronomers who helped them learn the ropes, so now they're helping others to learn and enjoy the hobby. This reminded me of something that happened to me when I was a student. I hitched a ride, and the guy who pulled over told me: "But you must return this favor". When he saw the puzzled expression on my face, he continued: "Not to me, just give someone else a ride, when you have a car". And that's what I've done. Many times. And I truly appreciate gifts such as delivered by Robert and Barbara, the authors of this book.
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