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See Your First Galaxies and Nebulae!
Astronomy can be challenging, and it can be difficult to break through all the noise on the internet. That is why this stargazing guidebook is your best option for learning the basics about your telescope and finding objects in the night sky. This guide teaches you the “how,” transforming you into a confident observer who can easily locate the planets, as well as deep sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
As a comprehensive guide on the topic, this book contains everything a budding astronomer needs to:Select the right telescopeSet up and use a telescopeFind objects in the night skyGet started in astrophotographyLearn to use Smart Telescopes
Star-hopping instructions for hundreds of easy-to-find targets make it possible to stargaze all year long. From tips on how to observe the Moon and planets to getting started in astrophotography, this book covers every stargazing and telescope topic.
If you’re just getting started, or you’re a seasoned astronomer looking for a collection of the night’s best stargazing targets, this book is for you.
Note: This book is primarily for stargazers living in the Northern Hemisphere. A Southern Hemisphere edition will be available in the near future.

From the Publisher

Spiral VersionSpiral Version

Coil Bound Lay-Flat Edition Available

This special coil bound edition is designed to be used under the night sky.

Available Now: Special Coil Bound Lay-Flat Edition

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Find planets, too!Find planets, too!

Finding AndromedaFinding Andromeda

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Special Hardcover Edition Available

This large format hardcover edition is perfect to pair with your new telescope. If you plan to stargaze with this book, it is recommended to purchase either the hardcover or spiral (coil) bound edition.

Take Your Stargazing Experience To The Next Level!

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How-To for Every Telescope Type

Types of TelescopesParts of a TelescopeHow to Align the FinderHow to Choose an EyepieceHow to Focus the TelescopeWhen to Use a Filter

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Easy-to-Read Star Maps

Telescope View ImagesCustom Star MapsObserving LogsStar Hopping InstructionsViewing TipsObject Info

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Introduction to Astrophotography

Attaching a Camera to a TelescopeParts of an Imaging “Rig”Lunar, Wide Field, and Deep SkyCapturing an ImageStacking and SoftwareImage Processing

Page detailing smart telescope types and usage.Page detailing smart telescope types and usage.

How to Use a Smart Telescope

Types of Smart TelescopesChoosing TargetsBest PracticesCapturing ImagesTips and Tricks

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stellar Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 13, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 155 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 173865902X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1738659029
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.35 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #71,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Telescopes (Books) #23 in Star-Gazing (Books) #115 in Astronomy (Books)
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