• Consolmagno, Guy. Turn Left at Orion: a Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope. Q 523 CON
  
  
• Ferris, Timothy. Seeing in the Dark. DVD 522 SEE
  
  
• Filippenko, Alexei V. Understanding the Universe: an Introduction to Astronomy. DVD 523 FIL
  
  
• Harrington, Philip S. Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomers Guide to Choosing, Buying and Using Telescopes and Accessories. New York: Wiley, 2007. 522.2 HAR

For the die hard astronomer, this is an excellent guide to assist with the purchase of equipment.

• Kinzer, Paul E. Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy. 520 KIN
  
  
• Pasachoff, Jay M. Peterson First Guide to the Solar System. J 520 PAS
  
  In compact form, information about the planets includes the times that the planets will be the brightest for viewing.
  
  
• Scagell, Robin. Space Explained: A Beginners Guide to the Universe. J 520 SCA
  
  Topics include star distances measurement, black holes, the constellations, and other galaxies. This is a good introduction to astronomy for the person who has little science background, but would like to begin star gazing.
  
  
• Scagell, Robin. Stargazing with a Telescope. 522.2 SCA
  
  
• Simon, Seymour. Look to the Night Sky: An Introduction to Star Watching. J 523 SIM
  
  This classic volume covers looking at the constellations during the four seasons, viewing the moon and the planets, looking at other celestial objects including comets and meteors, and using a telescope.
  
  
• Vamplew, Anton. Stargazing Secrets. 520 VAM

Also check out these magazines:

• Air & Space
• Popular Science
• Smithsonian Science
• Sky & Telescope

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