Best All-Around Introductory Books

• For general astronomy & charts: “Nightwatch” by Terrence Dickinson (ISBN 0-920656-89-7) - Also available at RCA Sales Table at the general meeting
• For learning the constellations: “The Stars – A New Way to See Them” by H. A. Rey - available in the RCA Library

Best Set of Star Charts - Beginners

•  “Wil Tirion’s BRIGHT STAR ATLAS 2000.0” Willmann-Bell, Inc. P. O. Box 35025 Richmond , VA 23235 - Also available at RCA Sales Table at the general meeting

Best Beginning Observing Program Books

• “The Messier Album” by John H. Mallas and Evered Kreimer ISBN 0-93346-04-2
• “Observe the Messier Objects” Astronomical League publication – available at RCA Sales Table

Best Monthly Magazines

• “Sky & Telescope” Magazine - Sky Publishing - available at a discount from RCA!
• “Astronomy” Magazine - Kalmbach Publishing - available at a discount from RCA!
• "Astronomy Technology Today" Magazine - www.astronomytechnologytoday.com
• "Amateur Astronomy" Magazine - www.amateurastronomy.com
• "Astro Photo Insight" Magazine - www.astrophotoinsight.com
• "Star Date Online" Magazine - stardate.org/magazine/

Super Astronomy Web Sites

• Hubble Space Telescope News & Pictures: www.stsci.edu/pubinfo/pictures.html
• NASA Home Page: www.nasa.gov
• Sky Publishing Home Page: www.skypub.com
• Kalmbach Publishing Home Page: www.kalmbach.com

The 5 absolute musts to support your astronomy enjoyment

• A good light-gathering telescope on a solid/heavy mount or tripod.
• A good reference book.
• A Telrad type finder scope.
• A red flashlight.
• Star charts appropriate to the skill level.