Several readers also offered their own recommendations for other astronomy guides that I didn’t mention. Daniel Hamilton of Dalton, Massachusetts, added two resources which, while not guidebooks ...

Books: There are libraries full of text books and popular titles about astronomy, but a good starting point is Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s The Backyard Astronomer's Guide.

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The popular star-gazing app Sky Guide exclusively for iOS recently got the biggest update in its 8 year history, adding numerous new features and introducing a free entry-level version for the ...

The guides in this article can be purchased at your local bookstore or ordered online. Remember, picking up a used edition is always a good idea — it’s more environmentally friendly, and ...

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