{"product_id":"the-backyard-astronomers-guide-hardcover","title":"The Backyard Astronomer's Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerence Dickinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan Dyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSara Seager\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe touchstone for contemporary stargazers \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years The fourth edition brings Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer's invaluable manual completely up-to-date Setting a new standard for astronomy guides, it will serve as the touchstone for the next generation of stargazers as well as longtime devotees \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Technology and astronomical understanding are evolving at a breathtaking clip, and to reflect the latest information about observing techniques and equipment, this massively revised and expanded edition has been completely rebuilt (an additional 48 pages brings the page count to 416) Illustrated throughout with all-new photographs and star charts, this edition boasts a refreshed design and features five brand-new chapters, including three essential essays on binocular, telescope and Moon tours by renowned astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With new content on naked-eye sky sights, LED lighting technology, WiFi-enabled telescopes and the latest advances in binoculars, telescopes and other astronomical gear, the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Astronomer's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to become an indispensable reference for all levels of stargazers New techniques for observing the Sun, the Moon and solar and lunar eclipses are an especially timely addition, given the upcoming solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Rounding out these impressive offerings are new sections on dark sky reserves, astro-tourism, modern astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography, making this book an enduring must-have guide for anyone looking to improve his or her astronomical viewing experience \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Astronomer's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e also features a foreword by Dr Sara Seager, a Canadian-American astrophysicist and planetary scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an internationally recognized expert in the search for exoplanets \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTerence Dickinson\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most respected and popular astronomy writers in North America. He is the author of the best-selling guidebook \u003ci\u003eNightWatch\u003c\/i\u003e and a long list of other astronomy books, among them \u003ci\u003eHubble's Universe: Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Universe and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSplendors of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eExploring the Night Sky\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlan Dyer\u003c\/b\u003e is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost astrophotographers. His images have appeared in Spaceweather.com, Astronomy Picture of the Day, Universe Today, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e, NBCNews and CBSNews. He is a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eSky and Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSkyNews\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 11.1 x 9.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44288075071590,"sku":"9780228103271","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Q1NEZ1o3Zkl3SVluOUwyeTNWWkkydz09.webp?v=1766676906","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-backyard-astronomers-guide-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}