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A technical book for the practical astronomer, the third edition of Chris
Kitchin’s Astrophysical Techniques is a well-written, comprehensive guide to the
techniques and instruments used to probe the cosmos. Useful to stargazers at all
levels of expertise. Published by the Institute of Physics,
£19.95/$39.50, ISBN 0750304987.

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