Astronomy Books
find your way around the night sky
Stargazing is a wonderful hobby to have. Even though it’s getting harder to find truly dark skies there is much to be seen after dark.
This collection of books is ideal for a range of astronomers, whether a beginner or a more seasoned star-gazer.
Find out what is happening above your heads in the night skies.
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50 Things To See With A Small Telescope
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50 Things To See With A Telescope – Kids: A Constellation Focused Approach
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Astronomy For Dummies, 4th Edition
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Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 8
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Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition (Wiley Self Teaching Guides)
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Collins Stargazing: Beginners guide to astronomy (Royal Observatory Greenwich)£9.99
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Moongazing: Beginner’s guide to exploring the Moon
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National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky: 2nd Edition£16.99
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Patrick Moore’s Astronomy: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself
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Philip’s 2020 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland (Philip’s Stargazing)
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Philip’s Astronomy Starter Pack£17.99
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StarFinder for Beginners
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Stargazing For Dummies
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The Art of Urban Astronomy: A Guide to Stargazing Wherever You Are
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The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
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The Hubble Legacy: 30 Years of Discoveries and Images
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The Planets
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The Practical Astronomer: Explore the Wonder of the Night Sky (Dk)
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The Skies Above My Eyes (Look Closer)£14.99
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The Sky Atlas: The Greatest Maps, Myths and Discoveries of the Universe
£25.00£10.00
Have you ever wondered what the name of the crater is you can see on the Moon? Or when the best time to see the planets is?
You may also be wondering when the next comet may be passing by the Earth.
All these questions and more can be answered through one of the books in our astronomy collection. They are an ideal choice for the avid stargazer or those just starting out on their astronomy as a beginner.
Looking at the Moon and planets are the best way to start astronomy. They are easy to find and explore. The easiest object is the Moon. There are lots of objects to see there so we suggest a Moon gazing book as a way to start star-gazing. What's a good astronomy book for beginners?
There are books on astronomy for all ages and abilities - this includes kids. A great book for children on star-gazing is 50 Things to see with a telescope. Are any astronomy books aimed at kids?
Everyone has apps today. That include astronomers. There are some great star map apps to help you explore the night sky. But a print version of a star map or chart is well worth having anyway. They look wonderful on any wall and you can study the bigger picture of the cosmos with a star chart. Apps may be more practical but they don't have the same impact or wow factor as a beautiful wall hung start map. Is a star map worth having?
Types of astronomy books
There are many types of astronomy book depending on what topic of space you love. There are books on;
- star-gazing for beginners
- Moon surface guides
- Solar exploration
- Choosing equipment
- How to read star charts
- history of astronomy
and many other different topics. They all help towards having a greater knowledge of our solar system and universe.
How to stay up to date with the night sky
By their very nature books do date over time. They are not the best way to keep up to date with new discoveries. Books provide an essential service by explaining the basics of astronomy and the concepts.
To know what to see in the sky next week there are often sections in local newspapers, there are a plethora of web sites which will say what and where you can see things. Joining a local astronomy club is always good as you get sent newsletters on what to look out for.
Some of the stargazing apps are regularly updated although some items might not be featured such as newly discovered comets.
Astronomy books can provide handy advice and tips
While books can not keep up to date with daily discoveries and happenings they are very good at providing information and tips.
A beginner at astronomy might want to know if they are seeing a plane or a satellite in the night sky. Books can give you great tips on things like this as satellites do not have lights but reflect sunlight. As such they do not flash. A flashing light going across the sky is almost certainly an aircraft.
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Telescopes
explore the wonders of the stars
Thanks to popular TV programmes such as Sky at Night and Star Gazing Live, astronomy is a popular hobby. We have a great selection of telescopes that are suitable for beginners to intermediate astronomers.
Discover the secrets of the night skies with one of these great value telescopes.
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Binoculars
The widest choice for wildlife and bird watching
Binoculars have come a long way in recent years with many manufacturers now providing direct sales at really affordable prices. These are a great way for people just starting out in bird-watching or wildlife spotting to get a good quality pair of optics at an affordable price.
Our selection of binoculars for sale on the site provides a wide range of prices and types to suit all budgets.
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Spotting Scopes
Get closer to nature
Whatever wildlife you love to watch; birds, deer or whales, a spotting scope can bring your favourite species closer.
Spotting scopes are popular with wildlife lovers as the scopes allow viewers to see so much more of the species details and behaviours.
There are so many models available now to meet the needs of all budgets. We have chosen a range of scopes that we think offer great value for money whether you are a novice just starting out or a seasoned birdwatcher looking for more robust and quality models.
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