Recommended Books for Newcomers

The first three books below are concerned with naked-eye astronomy. They are excellent introductory books if you are just beginning to learn your way around the sky and don't have a telescope or binoculars.
	40 Nights to Knowing the Sky: A Night-By-Night Skywatching Primer by Fred Schaaf Learn more about this book...
	365 Starry Nights: An Introduction to Astronomy for Every Night of the Year by Chet Raymo Learn more about this book...
	Secrets of the Night Sky: The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See With the Naked Eye by Bob Berman Learn more about this book...
These two observing guides for beginners are rapidly becoming classics. Both do a great job of teaching you how to find objects in the night sky.
	Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope—And How to Find Them by Guy Consolmagno and Dan M. Davis Learn more about this book...
	NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Terence Dickinson, et al Learn more about this book...
Phil Harrington's Star Ware is simply the very best guide to buying astronomy equipment. It is comprehensive and detailed and even offers some do-it-yourself projects. Highly recommended!
	Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories by Philip S. Harrington Learn more about this book...