A Binocular Guide to the Southern Skies This is an excellent introduction to observational astronomy for beginners of all ages. Aimed at those with no background in science or astronomy - just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to step outside their backdoor and look up. The author covers what you can see with a pair of binoculars, tips for choosing binoculars for astronomy and practical tips for observing. A large section of the book is dedicated to information about the types of objects visible as well as a detailed tour through 56 constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. You will find this book educational and entertaining as the author shares both his knowledge and passion of the night sky in an easy to understand manner. The author Robert Bee, lives on the outskirts of Sydney and has been involved in amateur astronomy since his teenage years. People in the Macarthur region might be familiar with Robert's Heavens Above! column that appears in the local paper each fortnight.