The Modern Amateur Astronomer
Here is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who hopes to do more than just star-gaze. If you already own an astronomical telescope and want to know how to use it to the best effect, or if you are thinking about buying one and are wondering where to start, then this is the book for you. Each chapter deals with a different topic, and each has been written by a professional or amateur astronomer who has been chosen by Patrick Moore as an expert in his speciality. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), through electronic equipment and accessories, to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography. A companion book, The Observational Amateur Astronomer, explains how to use a modest astronomical telescope for serious observing of the Moon, planets, stars and extragalactic objects.
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The Modern Amateur Astronomer
Here is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who hopes to do more than just star-gaze. If you already own an astronomical telescope and want to know how to use it to the best effect, or if you are thinking about buying one and are wondering where to start, then this is the book for you. Each chapter deals with a different topic, and each has been written by a professional or amateur astronomer who has been chosen by Patrick Moore as an expert in his speciality. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), through electronic equipment and accessories, to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography. A companion book, The Observational Amateur Astronomer, explains how to use a modest astronomical telescope for serious observing of the Moon, planets, stars and extragalactic objects.
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The Modern Amateur Astronomer

The Modern Amateur Astronomer

The Modern Amateur Astronomer

The Modern Amateur Astronomer

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Here is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who hopes to do more than just star-gaze. If you already own an astronomical telescope and want to know how to use it to the best effect, or if you are thinking about buying one and are wondering where to start, then this is the book for you. Each chapter deals with a different topic, and each has been written by a professional or amateur astronomer who has been chosen by Patrick Moore as an expert in his speciality. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), through electronic equipment and accessories, to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography. A companion book, The Observational Amateur Astronomer, explains how to use a modest astronomical telescope for serious observing of the Moon, planets, stars and extragalactic objects.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783540199007
Publisher: Springer London
Publication date: 10/16/1995
Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Edition description: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Pages: 166
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.01(d)

Table of Contents

1 Optical Principles.- 2 Buying a Telescope Patrick Moore.- 3 Commercially Made Telescopes John Watson.- 4 Observatories and Telescopes Denis Buczynski.- 5 Making Your Own Telescope John Watson.- 6 Auxiliary Equipment.- 7 Electronics and the Amateur Astronomer Maurice Gavin.- 8 First Steps in Astronomical Calculations.- 9 Astronomical Spectroscopes.- 10 Astrophotography Robin Pearce.- 11 Astronomical Societies Patrick Moore.
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