Astronomy With Binoculars

by James Muirden

An introductory guide for the amateur astronomer without telescope identifies suitable binoculars, covers features of the sun, moon, planets, stars, comets, and meteors, and includes star maps and tables

Genres: Astronomy, Science

156 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1979

About the author

James Muirden has written some thirty books on astronomy and space, in addition to A "Rhyming History of Britain" and "Shakespeare Well-Versed." He has also been a film reviewer and telescope maker. He lives with his wife and children in Devon, England.

Reviews

[Carlos West · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perhaps too technical on the whole for amateurs and yet some chapters should be required reading for any astronomer wanting to increase their knowledge. The full page photos of the moon are really essential in lunar studies. Excellent drawings of the sun and sunspots made by the author himself! The only dispute some may have is the statement that you will need a telescope to see the rings of Saturn. With the atmospheric conditions just right and a very good quality 10 x 50 binoculars, you can (just barely) make out the rings! The glue for the binding was not very good as the cover is now detached!

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Althought a bit dated, it is still a nice introduction to astronomy with binoculars. I will definitely be keeping it on my shelf for future reference.

[veverzay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really over my head but there’s a few nuggets in there.