The sky is full of objects that are perfect for small and large binoculars! In its second edition, the Big Binoscout presents 176 unknown and classic targets for standard handheld binoculars and large binoculars. Search charts in seasonal order, field of view charts, illustrations, object data and tips for city and country observers make it a practical and intuitive tool for your own discoveries in the night sky.
For each object, there is:
- important object data such as coordinates, size, brightness
- Tips for city and country observers
- Field of view map for easier identification of objects – especially asterisms
- Illustrations corresponding to the view through 10×50 or 20×100 binoculars
- Description with information on how to find it, what it looks like and interesting facts
- Difficulty rating
New in the 2nd edition:
- 12 pages added
- 4 additional maps with 32 objects
- Brightness information for member stars of star patterns
- Improved colour representation
- Error correction
The author Lambert Spix was born in Cologne in 1962. After training as an offset printer, he studied graphic design and now works as a freelance graphic designer and painter. He made his first astronomical observations in the 1970s during the moon landings. Today, he is mainly interested in observing through telescopes and binoculars, and enjoys introducing beginners to the secrets of stargazing.
The author Frank Gasparini, born in 1963, has been interested in astronomy since his early youth. His first practical observation experiences date back to his school days in Pforzheim at the school's own observatory. Since then, he has regularly observed the night sky with binoculars and Dobson telescopes. He passes on his knowledge as an author and consultant at Astroshop.de.
Our expert comment:
The author is an employee of our company. If you would like a signed copy, please indicate this in the comments field during the ordering process.
(Bernd Gährken)
