Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs: A Guide to Spectacular Viewing

by Antony Cooke

Book Overview

Many amateur astronomers live in or near cities and have to carry out their observing from relatively light-polluted sites. Fortunately this is not the problem it used to be, and a combination of skill, observing techniques, and modern technology - such as image-intensifiers - can now be used to astonishing effect to view the night sky in real-time. Illustrating the book with images and some of his own superb drawings, Antony Cooke explains how to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852337079
• ISBN13: 9781852337070
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Really Helpful Book ! His Advice Works!

GREAT BOOK - REALLY HELPFUL With practical advice that assisted in my viewing techniques. I had previously considered only a few deep space objects to be viewable from my home. Instead, by combining all of the options available today, the writer shows that our viewing potential is now less limited in poor locations. Plus, not only did he open my eyes to new ways to look at things in deep space, but runs the entire gamut to include new insights on the moon and planets, staples of the city dweller. Cooke offers many solutions, and image intensifiers and huge scopes are certainly not the only ones, as I have read in more than one place! He merely tries to explore every possibility at these locations, so it baffles me that one reader was not more open to the various ideas, Cooke presents. Plus, there are also loads of illustrations. I particularly liked the catalogs of potential deep space objects for miserable skies. Highly recommended, this book is probably already a classic to those who have it; essential reading for every suburban astronomer.

Good read

At last a book with some real options and solutions for suburban viewing, other than the futile task of trying to persuade the rest of the world to turn down the lights! The author makes a valiant effort to cover as many bases as possible, and there's something for everyone in this book. Everything from equipment and accessories to practical observing are tackled; it is clear some things remain unaffected, while others have become virtually impossible without some of the more radical solutions the author describes. The illustrations are also particularly appropriate in providing visual clues for a wide range of equipment possibilities.

Visual Astronomy In The Suburbs

Great book! Packed with useful information, incredibly thorough and well researched. Cooke is obviously passionate about his subject, and conveys this on every page. Forget sleep, nights are for galaxy gazing, wherever you live.

Perfect for Backyard Stargazing

Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs is expertly written and well punctuated with helpful photographs and illustrations. The author has created the perfect companion for backyard stargazing.

This is amazing!

What a unique approach - I didn't imagine what was really possible from my own backyard. The detail in this book is incredible, and put forth in such understandable and compelling terms - it is beautifully presented and the images are fantastic. Everything is covered, from light pollution to image intensifiers. A whole new level of possibility is opened up to us amatuers - this is very exciting!