Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs
Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) by Martin Mobberley
English | 1999 | ISBN: 1852330198 | 266 Pages | PDF | 8 MB
English | 1999 | ISBN: 1852330198 | 266 Pages | PDF | 8 MB
This guide provides useful insight for first-time telescope buyers as well as experienced amateurs. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of different types of telescopes, mountings, and accessories-ranging from refractors and reflectors to computer controlled drives and CCD cameras. The author also covers observation techniques, photographic equipment, astronomical software, as well as equipment care and maintenance.