As a newbie myself, I absolutely agree.


"DropZone01" wrote in message
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I found "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" by Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer
to be very good, and "Night Watch" by Terence Dickinson to be a close
second.

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
ISBN 0-921820-11-9

Night Watch
ISBN 1-55209-302-6

DropZone


"FERRANTE" wrote in message
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What is considered the best book for newbies in Astronomy to read?

Thanks,
Mark Ferrante