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Book:   Astronomy Hacks
Subject:   A really good resource
Date:   2005-07-20 17:11:23
From:   RPH
Rating:  StarStarStarStarStar

In a word, wow. I like to actually read all of a book before making comments, and there is a lot of content in this book, so it took me a while to get all the way through it. As someone with a very minimal background and marginal interest in astronomy, I would feel very comfortable using this as my primary guide if I was going to start observing at most any level; I had no trouble following the text, even the technical information and tables looked like I would be able to understand and use them if I had the need to do so. Well written. This strikes me as an essential resource for any neophyte, one that includes useful information for experienced folks as well.

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"If you've ever wanted to learn astronomy as a hobby or as a serious amateur you'll find everything you need to get started and well along the path in this book...Astronomy Hacks is highly recommended to anyone interested in astronomy, and can move you from novice to advanced amateur."
--Harold McFarland, Midwest Book Review