50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope
50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope by John Read, published by Read Publishing on May 15, 2017, is a guide designed for beginner stargazers. This 70-page book introduces readers to a variety of astronomical wonders, featuring easy-to-follow star maps unique to each target. The content is specifically tailored for telescopes with apertures between four and eight inches, allowing enthusiasts to explore the universe from suburban settings with mild light pollution.
Readers will find a carefully curated selection of celestial objects that can be observed under various conditions, including some that are visible even with small telescopes and binoculars on dark, moonless nights. The book emphasizes accessibility for novice astronomers, making it a practical resource for those interested in science, space science, and astronomy. Through its straightforward approach, this edition aims to enhance the stargazing experience for newcomers to the field.
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Written as a follow up to 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, containing virtually no overlap in content, 50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope introduces the beginner stargazer to an assortment of astronomical wonders. With easy-to-follow star maps, unique for each target, the budding astronomer will explore the universe like never before.
Each target has been carefully chosen to be observable in telescopes with apertures between four and eight inches. Most objects can be viewed from the suburbs in mildly light polluted conditions, with only a few noted exceptions requiring darker skies. On dark, moonless nights, most targets will be visible in small telescopes and binoculars too.
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