……..an outstanding book that will appeal to aspirant astronomers through to highly experienced practitioners. As Sir Patrick Moore, in a highly appreciative Introduction, says he has learned something from the manual after a lifetime of devotion to the subject. To receive a commendation from a father of modern astronomy is hard to beat. The publishers have done a first rate job in producing a lavishly illustrated book that uses full colour throughout. It is one of those books where a review can rapidly run out of superlatives. Haynes developed their publishing reputation in producing manuals and that experience shows. The result is a book that a very wide readership will eagerly acquire. Very highly recommended
