Books by Philip S. Harrington
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| Topics covered | On-line Bonus Material | Recommended reading |
Topics covered
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Binoculars basics
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Checking optical quality
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Ratings of specific brands/models
Recommended reading
Books
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Backyard Astronomer's Guide; Dickinson, T. and Dyer, A.; Camden House, 2002; ISBN 0921820119. www.backyardastronomy.com
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Binoculars and All Purpose Telescopes; Paul, H.; Book Sales, 1983; ISBN 0817435581. Out of print.
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Touring the Universe Through Binoculars; Harrington, P.; John Wiley & Sons, 1990; ISBN 0471513377.
Web sites
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Designed specifically for birders, but with a lot of good advice for all binocular owners and purchasers.
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Birding Binoculars and How They Work
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Discusses binocular basics, including construction and features to look for when purchasing.
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Excellent all-around binocular site. Owner recently posted that he cannot maintain the site, but that doesn't detract from the work he has put into it over the years.
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