A wonderful tour of the constellations, Discover the Stars is a good companion for beginning stargazers. Includes 12 all sky charts showing the night sky each month, and 23 more detailed charts showing interesting objects within each constellation.
DLSR cameras are everywhere nowadays, and this book, Digital SLR Astrophotography, focuses specifically on these types of cameras and how they can be used to take beautiful images of the night sky. Includes image processing techniques.
The Sky Atlas for Small Telescopes and Binoculars is a great companion guide for the beginner astronomer. Includes 8 two-color charts of the entire sky down to 6th magnitude stars, with dozens of interesting objects plotted on each page.
Discover the Moon is good for beginning and intermediate observers who what to learn more about the moon's surface and what can be seen. There are 14 observing sessions included that take place through the month as the moon waxes and wanes.
Observing the Moon has everything you need to know about observing, photographing and sketching the lunar surface through your telescope. A very practical guide with tips and illustrations to keep you busy enjoying our closest celetial neighbor!