Reviews Astronomy

Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy by Paul E. Kinzer

Cambridge Univ., 2008, 147 p., $19.99

By Science News

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A beginner’s guide to the equipment and knowledge needed to enjoy the nighttime sky.

Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy by Paul E. Kinzer

A version of this article appears in the December 20, 2008 issue of Science News.

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