Collins Guide to Observing the Night Sky

Collins Observing the Night Sky (supplied by Celestron) is a beginner’s guide to astronomy and perfect for new telescope owners and users. Written by Tom Kerss and Radmila Topalovia, published by Collins in conjunction with the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this beginners handbook also features Celestron telescopes and accessories. 

This is a comprehensive pocket sized (A5) paperback guide includes all you need to know as a newcomer to astronomy, you'll have a greater understanding of how to use your telescope, what to look for and how to find it. Read about observing the moon, planets and solar system and how to get the most out of your astronomy telescope or binoculars.

Contents include:

- Understanding stargazing
- Star with your eyes, how to plan your stargazing 
- Taking pictures
- How to choose binoculars and telescopes and what you can see using them
- Things to see, help to explore the Solar System and Galaxy
- Start stargazing 
- Lunar astrophotography, Comprehensive guide to photographing the Moon