Books by Philip S. Harrington

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Touring the Universe Through Binoculars Chapter 1.  Why Binoculars?

Topics covered

• The benefits of viewing the night sky using two eyes instead of only one.

Chapter 1 updates

• None (so far)

Recommended reading

    Books

• Binoculars and All Purpose Telescopes; Paul, H.; Book Sales, 1983; ISBN 0817435581. Out of print.

    Web sites

• Better View Desired

  • Designed specifically for birders, but with a lot of good advice for all binocular owners and purchasers.

• Birding Binoculars and How They Work

  • Discusses binocular basics, including construction and features to look for when purchasing.

• Optics for Birding FAQ

  • 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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