A really good book for both beginners and advanced

Is

Astronomy by Ian Ridpath......published by DK

It has everything in it from the history of astronomy to quantum physics...........and everything in between.

It contains monthly star charts for both the northern/southern hemispheres, a celestial event guide of EVERYTHING that is gonna happen in the heavens for the next 10 yrs......................and SO much more.

Basically it starts with the big bang and ends with the different theories in which the universe may one day end (and explains everything in between).

It tells you about binoculars,telescopes.............what to buy, what not to buy.................

GREAT READ. You can take as much or as little from it as you want. Some of it is SIMPLE..............some of it is COMPLEX.

Got the same book myself (at least I think so). It's like an easy-to-browse encyclopedia. Recommend it.

This is the book i referred to:

I think I've got an earlier edition of that. Another similar book is Stars & Planets by Ian Nicolson.

Another book i have is also called Astronomy (surprise surprise) by Dinah L Moche (sixth edition). Also a great book for all alike.

Some good books iv read are "NIGHT SKY ATLAS" by DK
"ESSENTIAL ASTRONOMY" by D&C

both i found excellent for me as a beginner...the atlas book is great for identifying constellations and stars easy to read aswell i have that astronomy book by Ian Ridpath thats very good too