The Universe from Your Backyard

Teaches readers about the greatest astronomical objects visible using binoculars or a backyard telescope. Shows how to locate and observe 344 deep-sky objects, and includes tables, maps, and diagrams to help understand them. By David J. Eicher. managing editor of Astronomy magazine. 8 1/2 x 11; 200 pgs.; 129 b&w and 110 color photos: 98 illus.; 34 charts; hardcover.