AstroFAQs

Questions Amateur Astronomers Frequently Ask

AvStephen F. Tonkin

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

Del i serien Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series

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Beskrivning

This clear easy-to-understand book helps "new" amateur astronomers by answering the most frequently asked questions. The idea is to quickly take the reader to a level of expertise significantly higher than that provided by general books. Each chapter is on a different subject, from what to buy through to how to use it and what to look at. The tips and techniques are applicable to all telescope users.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2000-08-04
Mått:155 x 235 x 8 mm
Vikt:201 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Antal sidor:102
Förlag:Springer London Ltd
ISBN:9781852332723

Utforska kategorier

Astronomi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Populärastronomi inom Djur och Natur

Recensioner i media

FROM THE REVIEWS: SKY & TELESCOPE "...a wealth of information about equipment, observing, and understanding celestial motion..."

Innehållsförteckning

1 Choosing Equipment.- 1.1 Choosing Binoculars.- 1.2 Choosing a Telescope.- 1.3 Choosing Eyepieces.- 1.4 Choosing Accessories.- 1.5 Astrophotography.- 2 Setting Up.- 2.1 Polar Alignment.- 2.2 Using Setting Circles.- 3 Getting the Best out of Your Optics.- 3.1 Telescope Function.- 3.2 Understanding Aberrations.- 3.3 Basic Star Testing.- 3.4 Collimation.- 3.5 Cleaning the Optics.- 4 Observation.- 4.1 Observing Criteria.- 5 Understanding the Celestial Sphere.- 5.1 Positional Astronomy.- 5.2 Time.- 5.3 Interpolating Ephemerides.- 6 Miscellaneous.- 6.1 Counteracting Dew.- 6.2 Dressing for the Cold.- 6.3 Magnitudes.- 7 Handy Formulae.- 7.1 Telescope Magnification.- 7.2 Exit Pupil Size.- 7.3 Diagonal Offset.- 7.4 Limiting Magnitude.- 7.5 Telescope Resolution.- 7.6 Co-ordinate Conversion.- 8 Glossary.- 9 Bibliography.