The Back Yard Astronomer.4th Edition .Alan Dyer..Terrance Dckinson.i

[anthony.tony]

https://www.amazingsky.com/Backyard-Astronomers-Guide..

[leon]

Now that would be a book to have, looks great.

leon

[anthony.tony]

They pack a lot of information and techniques. In this Book..

[Renato1]

I have the second edition and the third edition. Both were really great books.

Though I don't really think I can justify buying the fourth edition too, given I'm unlikely to upgrade anything I have.
Regards,
Renato

[DeWynter]

Is there a big difference in content between 2nd and 3rd editions? I've got 3rd edition, but really not sure if 4th would be significantly better to justify the purchase.

[Renato1]

There was a big difference between those two editions because GOTO telescopes and digital photography came along as big things.

But now, I don't recollect as big a jump as that happening since the third edition came out.

Cheers,
Renato

[DeWynter]

Thanks a lot, Renato! Make sense.

[jamespierce]

I am biased because Alan is a good friend - but the 3rd edition came out ~10 years ago. I'm not sure it's a book to 'upgrade' however it's perhaps the best single 'I'm seriously interested in astronomy' book money can buy.

[Renato1]

Agreed.
Until the third edition came out, the second edition was perhaps the single best 'I'm seriously interested in astronomy' book money can buy".

I suspect that the fourth edition will definitely take that place among newer amateur and recreational astronomers
Cheers,
Renato