How long does it take to read The Backyard Astronomer's Guide?
Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyers
The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyers takes about 6 hours 10 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 10 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1991. 336 pages, about 92,400 words.
13 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 10 hours 16 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 10 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 51 minutes |
The page count is the median across 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
What type of telescope is best for beginners? Can I use my camera to take photographs through a telescope? How good are the new computerized telescope mounts? What charts, books, software and other references do I need? These questions are asked time and again by enthusiastic new amateurs as they take up recreational astronomy. But accurate, objective and up-to-date information can be hard to find. Here, authors Dickinson and Dyer have produced an expanded and updated edition of their guide to one of the world's most popular hobbies. Both full-time astronomy writers, they bring decades of experience to their task. They explain why telescopes often perform much differently from what the novice expects. They recommend the accessories that will enhance the observing experience and advise what not to buy until you become more familiar with your equipment. They name brands and sources and compare value so that you can be armed with the latest practical information when deciding on your next purchase. Sections on astrophotography, daytime and twilight observing, binocular observing and planetary and deep-sky observing round out this comprehensive guide to personal exploration of the universe. With more than 500 color photographs and illustrations.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Astronomy, Amateurs' manuals, Manuels d'amateurs, Astronomie, Astronomical photography, Astronomy, observers' manuals
