AstroFAQs. - Questions Amateur Astronomers Frequently Ask

Good astronomical telescopes are becoming more and more affordable, which means that more and more people can do something practical about their interest in astronomy, and begin to explore the night sky for themselves. If you're one of these people, you'll have a lot of to ask. Finding answers to basic - and sometimes not-so-basic - questions can be tricky if you don't have an expert around... which is the reason for this book. AstroFAQs is designed to get you "up and running" in astronomy as quickly as possible. Stephen Tonkin has put together a selection of frequently-asked questions, along with direct, simple, and understandable answers. The questions were all gleaned from astronomical society meetings, Internet forums, and from his own experience in teaching astronomy. If you have just bought an astronomical telescope, or are even thinking of doing so, then this little book is just what you need to help you through the jargon, science and practice of practical astronomy.