Astronomy Books & Charts

Starry Night 8 has been retooled from the inside out to best meet the needs of the modern amateur astronomer!  With a stunning new object database, incredible integration to cloud services, and tons of new, intelligent features, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack 8 sets you up for observing success like never before!

Marking the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's `small step' this beautiful book explores people's fascination with our only natural satellite.

• Double-sided map of the lunar surface highlights key features like craters and maria that you can explore for yourself with your telescope
• Features a directory of the best craters and lunar features with coordinates to find them
• Detailed lunar observing tips and information about key lunar regions on the reverse side of the map
• Lunar topography by renowned lunar cartographer, Ralph Aeschliman
• Map is 24" x 24" for easy reading or display, but folds to just 8" x 4" for easy transport to your observing site
• Map is waterproof and tear resistant

A handy guide to go along with your new scope! 

Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is a comprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar and planetary astronomy, showing that even in the age of space telescopes and interplanetary probes it is still possible to contribute scientifically with no more than a moderately-priced commercially made astronomical telescope.

Whether you're a beginner, nature photographer, or serious astronomer, this is the definitive handbook to capturing the heavens.

By reading Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope, you will become more informed and better positioned to make the right choice, the first time.

Simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations