Seeing in the Dark
by Timothy Ferris · first published 2002
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Seeing in the Dark is a poetic love letter to the skies and a stirring report on the revolution now sweeping amateur astronomy in which backyard stargazers link globally by the Internet are exploring deep space and making discoveries worthy of the professionals. Timothy Ferris invites us all to become stargazers, recounting his lifelong experiences as an enthralled stargazer, and capturing the exquisite experience when ancient starlight strikes the eye and incites the mind.
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Seeing in the Dark is a great book on citizen science in astronomy. https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Dark-Astronomers-Discovering-U...
on “Backyard telescopes and amateur eyes see where “pro” astronomers can’t” ↗I started by following the advice given in the book "Seeing in the dark" by Timothy Ferris. The advice was simple: on a dark night, look at the sky using binoculars.
on “Ask HN: How to get started in amateur astronomy?” ↗