Firefly Stargazing with a Telescope

Firefly Stargazing with a Telescope

Newly updated and revised with the latest technology, Stargazing with a Telescope demystifies the process of buying and using a telescope. The features and benefits of the different types of viewing instruments are evaluated in straightforward terms, and color illustrations help to clarify the choices.

Equipment covered includes:

• Binoculars: a range of choices for astronomers at any level
• Refractors: classic telescopes that are easy to use and maintain
• Reflectors: sophisticated instruments that allow night sky photography
• Catadioptrics: compact telescopes that are gaining popularity
• CCDs and webcams.