Philip's Stargazing with a Telescope
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2004
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-55407-027-5 (ISBN)
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-55407-027-5 (ISBN)
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A guide to choosing and using a telescope, including details of objects to observe and information about accessories.
Revised and updated.
Buying a telescope is crucial for enhancing interest in astronomy. With so many choices, how does the beginner choose? Robin Scagell supplies the expert objective advice to making a smart purchase.
Stargazing With a Telescope is a practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope. The features and benefits of the different types of viewing instruments are evaluated in straightforward terms. The color illustrations help to clarify the choices.
Equipment covered includes:
Binoculars: a range of choices for astronomers at any level
Refractors: classic telescopes that are easy to use and maintain
Reflectors: sophisticated instruments that allow night sky photography
Catadioptrics: compact telescopes that are gaining popularity.
The book provides brand names and model numbers and the general advice applies to all brands, not just those covered. Lens size, focal lengths, focal ratios and much more is explained with clear diagrams and non-scientific text. Also covered are suitable accessories such as eyepieces, filters, mounts and supports, and suggestions for photography through the telescope, and choice of camera and film types. Useful tips are provided on setting up and using any telescope as well as a review of objects to look at with different sizes of telescope.
There is also valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes. These are often bought for young, aspiring astronomers who quickly become discouraged with the telescope's poor performance.
Stargazing With a Telescope is a must for newcomers to astronomy whatever their age.
Revised and updated.
Buying a telescope is crucial for enhancing interest in astronomy. With so many choices, how does the beginner choose? Robin Scagell supplies the expert objective advice to making a smart purchase.
Stargazing With a Telescope is a practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope. The features and benefits of the different types of viewing instruments are evaluated in straightforward terms. The color illustrations help to clarify the choices.
Equipment covered includes:
Binoculars: a range of choices for astronomers at any level
Refractors: classic telescopes that are easy to use and maintain
Reflectors: sophisticated instruments that allow night sky photography
Catadioptrics: compact telescopes that are gaining popularity.
The book provides brand names and model numbers and the general advice applies to all brands, not just those covered. Lens size, focal lengths, focal ratios and much more is explained with clear diagrams and non-scientific text. Also covered are suitable accessories such as eyepieces, filters, mounts and supports, and suggestions for photography through the telescope, and choice of camera and film types. Useful tips are provided on setting up and using any telescope as well as a review of objects to look at with different sizes of telescope.
There is also valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes. These are often bought for young, aspiring astronomers who quickly become discouraged with the telescope's poor performance.
Stargazing With a Telescope is a must for newcomers to astronomy whatever their age.
Robin Scagell, formerly the Vice-President of the Society for Popular Astronomy, is the author of six astronomy books.
| Verlagsort | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 126 x 198 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-55407-027-9 / 1554070279 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-55407-027-5 / 9781554070275 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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