Fred Schaaf, writer of 11 popular astronomy books, guides amateur stargazers through the heavens in The 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them. Schaaf picked these 50 sights based on "the width of the field of view necessary to enjoy the sight best", from widest to narrowest (1). That's why the first section includes the starry sky, total eclipse of the sun, and the northern lights---all sights you can see with the naked eye. It progresses to sights that require binoculars and then telescopes, such as Orion's Belt and the surface of the moon. The book features explainations of each sight, several beautiful color pages of the night sky, and a glossary of terms. This is a great introductory manual if you're looking for a new hobby.
(Vairo Library QB63.S389 2007)