Astronomy. Monthly, non-technical periodical that appeals to a wide ranging audience. Available at select news stands. Visit the web site at www.astronomy.com.
Sky and Telescope. Monthly periodical with more technical, and in-depth articles. Available at select news stands. Visit the web site at www.skyandtelescope.com.
Sky News. Bi-monthly periodical devoted to the Canadian astronomy scene. Available at select news stands. Visit the web site at www.skynews.ca.
Books
There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars. Bob Crelin. The stars are our past and our future. Mr. Crelin's words gently educates the reader about the loss of the night sky due to light pollution. It is a positive message. The illustrations are a visual delight for children or adults. A must for any library.
Star Ware. Philip Harrington. A good guide to choosing, buying, and using telescopes and accessories.
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer. A guide to telescopes and practice for amateur astronomers of all levels of experience.
Seeing in the Dark: How Backyard Stargazers Are Probing Deep Space and Guarding Earth from Interplanetary Peril. Timothy Ferris. Describes the current state of amateur astronomy, and how they contribute to the science
Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning. Richard H. Allen. A comprehensive description of the origins of star names, the constellations; celestial folklore and literature associated with the night sky.
The Observational Amateur Astronomer. Patrick Moore. This book covers the whole range of celestial objects, and will help getting the most enjoyment out of using a telescope.
Sky Guides
The Stars : A New Way to See Them. This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round. A good resource combining art and writing in bringing astronomy to the layperson.
The Night Sky Observer's Guide. George Kepple and Glen Sanner. A must have for the astronomy bookshelf and a great companion to a better star atlas.
Burnham's Celestial Handbook : An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System. Robert Burnham. This is a 3-volume set to assist stargazers at every level of experience observing celestial objects. The material is organized by constellation.
Exploring the Night Sky. A stargazing primer for youth.
A Field Guide to the Stars and Planets. Jay Pasachoff. A very portable book chock full of information and sky maps. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Nightwatch. Terence Dickinson. An introductory observing guide for the beginner.
Charts & Atlases
Atlas of the Moon. Antonin Rukl. The best atlas available to explore the Moon.
Bright Star Atlas 2000. Wil Tirion. An introductory set of star charts suitable for the beginner.
Millennium Star Atlas. Roger Sinnott and Michael Perryman. A comprehensive, 3-volume atlas for the intermediate to advanced amateur.
Sky Atlas 2000. Wil Tirion and Roger Sinnott. This is a large format sky atlas for the intermediate to advanced amateur.
Uranometria 2000 Deep Sky Atlas. Wil Tirion, Barry Rappaport, and Will Remaklus. A more detailed atlas for the intermediate to advanced amateur.
Software
Earth-Centered Universe (ECU). Visit the web site at www.nova-astro.com.
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