Terence Dickinson
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide, Third Edition
Hardcover
Thoroughly updated, this book offers a guide to choosing and using the best equipment (including specific brands of telescopes and accessories), how to get the most out of observing and how to take great astrophotographs. HC. 368pp. 2008.
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Terence Dickinson
Terence Dickinson is an award-winning astronomy author whose books include The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide (“Few books capture the spirit of the hobby so well.”—American Scientist), as well as Night Watch, The Universe and Beyond, Summer Stargazing and Exploring the Night Sky. He is also the editor of the annual Astronomy wall calendars, and SkyNews magazine. Dickinson teaches part-time at St. Lawrence College, and the asteroid 5272 Dickinson is named after him. He lives near the town of Yarker, Ontario, Canada.
