Books by Philip S. Harrington

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Astronomy For All Ages


The Deep Sky: An Introduction


Eclipse!


The Illustrated Timeline of the Universe


The Space Shuttle


Star Ware, 4th edition


Star Watch


Touring the Universe Through Binoculars

 

Touring the Universe Through Binoculars

Chapter 1.  Why Binoculars?

Topics covered Chapter updates Recommended reading

 

 

Topics covered

  • The benefits of viewing the night sky using two eyes instead of only one.

 

Chapter 1 updates

  • None (so far)

 

Recommended reading

 

 

    Books

    Web sites

  • Best Binocular Reviews

    • Well researched site devoted to all aspects of binoculars, including reviews by the site's creator. His page on astronomical binoculars is of special interest.

  • Better View Desired

    • Designed specifically for birders, but with a lot of good advice for all binocular owners and purchasers.

  • Birding Binoculars and How They Work

    • Discusses binocular basics, including construction and features to look for when purchasing.

  • Optics4Birding Scorecard

    • Interesting way of evaluating up to four different binoculars side by side based on preferences and parameters.  Doesn't include all brands, but offers a good cross-section.