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Welcome Alan,
Thank you and Terence for a very fine book.
I would like to say that that the "Backyards Astronomers Guide, revised (second) edition" book by Dickinson and Dyer and was my first expense relating to astronomy. I couldn't be luckier. I bought this book just under four years ago. I can now say that it was the best and most important investement I made in astronomical gear. I had looked through a telescope once and for five minutes only before I bought the book. Following the book's description of things astronomical and its recommendations I have spent over $20,000.00 on astrogear up to now. I am a bit more knowledgeable and experienced now, but I still consult the book from time to time.
In my opinion it is the best introductory book every aspiring backyard astronomer should buy first, before spending any money on astrogear. I do strongly believe that this should be made known through this forum. I often see questions posed by novices which could be answered in an authoritative and unbiased manner by reading the book alone. I am very confident that the just published latest edition will be as good as the previous editions.
Alan, I haven't been able to meet you face to face but the offer for lunch / dinner I extended to you and Terence several years ago still stands, so when you are next in Sydney please PM me.
Welcome again
George (astrolabe)
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