A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

Author:
James Mullaney
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Softcover

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A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

Short description

Aimed at both beginning/novice amateur astronomers at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers, as well as advanced amateur astronomers at the level of Sky and Telescope. This work helps those who are buying their first telescope to compare and contrast different types and makes.

Long description

Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced amateur astronomers (level of Sky and Telescope) will find this book invaluable and fascinating. Amateur astronomers are always contemplating the "next telescope up" and this will point the way to the most suitable instrument to which they should aspire. Similarly, those who are buying their first telescope - and these days not necessarily a low-cost one - will be able to compare and contrast different types and makes.

Product details

Publisher:
Springer
ISBN:
9781846284397
Publication date:
February 2007
Length:
221mm
Width:
161mm
Thickness:
15mm
Weight:
494g
Pages:
203
Illustrations:
Illustrated
Readership:
Research & professional

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From the reviews:

Purchasing your first pair of binoculars or first telescope can be an intimidating task. a ] James Mullaneya (TM)s book is an invaluable guide to aid in your purchase. a ] He has compiled comprehensive, up-to-date product and contact information for manufacturers and suppliers of binoculars and telescopes. a ] While ita (TM)s certainly a great book for the novice observer, advanced amateurs will probably find that the book covers too much familiar ground to warrant purchasing. (Jennifer Birriel, Sky & Telescope, November, 2007)

Table of contents

  • Acknowledgements * Preface * Introduction * Part I: Binoculars * Part II: Refracting Telescopes * Part III: Reflecting Telescopes * Part IV: Catadioptric (Compound) Telescopes * Part V: Hybrid & Special Telescopes * Observing Hints & Programs * References * Index * About the Author

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