The guide comes in either the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere edition.

Ideal for anyone interested in learning how to find their way around the night skies, either using binoculars or just their own two eyes.

The Binocular (and Naked Eye) Guide to the Stars
is the perfect companion for The Constellations Pocket Guide.

  • The binocular guide is spiral bound with a laminated cover, ideal for using outside during your observations.

  • The guide is professionally printed at 1200 dpi and measures a convenient 4.4" x 6.5" (11.2 x 16.5 cm).

  • You can save even more by ordering both The Binocular (and Naked Eye) Guide and The Constellations Pocket Guide. (See below)

    American and other international customers may use their Visa or MasterCard, or send a postal money order.

    For our American and other international customers, cheques are not encouraged. However if you do choose to send a personal cheque be aware that it will take four weeks to clear, delaying the filling of your order a similar length of time.

    A sample page (Andromeda)
    from the Northern Hemisphere Editon:

    • A sample page (Centaurus)
    from the Southern Hemisphere Editon:
    Some of the features of
    The Binocular (and Naked Eye) Guide to the Stars

    1. Pointer Maps show the major stars at each of the four seasons, for both Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere as well as Circumpolar stars (north and south). By learning these few Pointer Stars you can easily find any nearby constellation.

      Here are two examples of Pointer Maps found in the Guide:
      for the Northern Hemisphere, and for the Southern Hemisphere.

    2. Arranged by constellation, over three hundred binocular views are given. You can quickly verify that you have indeed found the object you were seeking.

    3. The finest binocular objects are featured for every constellation, with easy-to-follow directions on how to find them.

    4. A Quick Reference table on "How to Find alpha" is presented for every constellation, with the best time of year, giving concise directions using the Pointer Stars.

    5. All constellations are fully covered; the stars of Southern Hemisphere constellations are shown as if viewed from Down Under.

    6. Separate appendices list the best binocular binaries, the best binocular variables, and the best deep sky objects which are listed in the guide.

    7. The Greek alphabet table, as found on my web site, is replicated in the guide.

    8. The Southern Hemisphere Edition is completely rewritten for the unique viewing conditions of that part of the world.

    9. The graphics for the Southern Hemisphere Edition are completely redrawn in order to reflect the view from that part of the world.

      Pricing details for
      The Binocular (and Naked Eye) Guide, Northern Hemisphere Edition:

      (For Southern Hemisphere guides, see the bottom of this page for the links.)

      The Binocular (and Naked-Eye) Guide to the Stars, Northern Hemisphere Edition
      costs only $14.95 US (plus shipping) for residents of the United States or
      for those living outside North America.

      For Canadians the guide is only $15.95 CAN plus shipping.

      You can save considerably by combining your order of both
      The Binocular (and Naked Eye) Guide and
      The Constellations Pocket Guide, Northern Hemisphere Editions;

      Please note that we do not accept purchase orders of any kind.

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