Resource Material
Some further astronomy references:
Books
The Beginner's Observing Guide
by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
One of the best books for novices with plenty of information and
general star charts to help get you started.
A Walk Through the Heavens
by Milton D. Heifetz and Wil Tirion
Novices and intermediate stargazers will easily learn the skill of
starhopping.
It contains numerous star charts showing how to easily navigate from
one constellation to another by extending a line from two stars in one
constellation toward another constellation.
Stories of the constellations legends are also included.
Nightwatch
by Terence Dickinson
An excellent general book for novice stargazers. It provides the basics
of stargazing using your eyes and binoculars. Includes a good
introduction to understanding the types of telescopes and what they are
used for.
Turn Left At Orion
by Guy Consolmagno and Dan M. Davis
A hundred night sky object to see in a small telescope – and how to
find them.
A great book for beginners. It show how to find some of the best
objects in the sky using a small scope, even in our light polluted
cities.
The
Backyard Astronomers Guide
by Terence Dickinson
An excellent book for intermediate and advanced stargazers in
understanding the varieties and complexities of telescopes and their
uses. Also more in depth knowledge of astronomy.
National Audubon Society: Field Guide to the Night Sky
Summer Stargazing: A Practical Guide for
Recreational Astronomers
by Terence Dickinson
An
abundantly illustrated guide to the year's best stargazing season.
MoonWatch
by FireFly
The complete starter pack for the lunar observer. It includes a large
lunar map, a large moon phase poster and the Moon Observer's Book by
Peter Grego. These three items are a real bargain when bought in this
package.
Deep Sky Observer
by FireFly
The complete starter pack for the deep sky observer. It includes a
larger start chart, a large deep sky objects poster and the Deep Sky
Observer's Guide by Neil Bone and Wil Tirion. These three items are a
real bargain when bought in this package.
Field
Map of the Moon
by Sky and Telescope
This excellent laminated map folds out from 12x12 inches to 24x24. It
shows details of the Moon's many craters, mountains and "seas." An
index of over 400 features is included listing craters as small as 3
km. in diameter.
Magazines
SkyNews
The Canadian Magazine of Astronomy & Stargazing.
Astronomy
The worlds best selling Astronomy magazine.
Sky &
Telescope
The Essential Magazine of Astronomy
Web sites
SkyMaps
The Evening Sky Map, a new chart every month.
The
Full Moon Atlas
The Lunar Navigator - Interactive Maps Of The Moon.
NRC Planisphere
An interactive Planishpere from the National Research Council.