Favourite Astronomy Book?

phyzzy_physh

Hi,

I've been looking for a good laymans book on Astronomy for ages now, but haven't been able to find one that isn't seriously heavy going on the physics front. I have plenty of astrophysics books, but not one dedicated to simple observational astronomy. Can anyone recommend a good, easy to read book, preferably with lots of pictures for a simpleton like me to be able to follow? I want to understand all the constellations and the stories behind them before I go spending money I don't have on a telescope .

Thanks in advance

Phyzzy Physh

tiny-tim

Hi phyzzy_physh!

If you google "observational astronomy", and then click "Books" in the drop-down menu from "More", you'll get at least two books with extensive free downloadable previews.

(btw, you probably need to know about cameras/CCDs rather than about the constellations and the stories behind them )

phyzzy_physh

I had no idea Google did that! Thanks TT!