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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820862803321

Autore

Moore Patrick

Titolo

Astronomy with a Budget Telescope [[electronic resource] ] : An Introduction to Practical Observing / / by Patrick Moore, John Watson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2012

ISBN

1-280-85396-4

9786613711816

1-4614-2161-6

Edizione

[2nd ed. 2012.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (166 p.)

Collana

The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, , 1431-9756

Disciplina

522.2

Soggetti

Observations, Astronomical

Astronomy—Observations

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

How to Buy a Budget Telescope -- How to Use a Budget Telescope -- Observing the Solar System -- Observing the Stars and Galaxies -- Photography and Imaging -- Image Processing Software -- Trying Out Two Typical Budget Telescopes -- The Next Steps.

Sommario/riassunto

If you had purchased an inexpensive astronomical telescope a few years ago, disappointment would have been almost guaranteed. In current Internet age, times have changed and most (but not quite all) telescopes have been used to favorable results. Sir Patrick Moore, working with John Watson, has surveyed and tested the best and the worst of today's budget-priced astronomical telescopes. This new edition of Astronomy with a Budget Telescope is the result of their efforts. This book will show you how to recognize the good from the bad in observational ware with essential hints and tips on what to look for when buying both new and used telescopes. Updated and expanded, this latest edition includes budgeting tips for the new generation of digital cameras and 'go-to' telescopes. It provides a step-by-step guide to setting up your telescope, and how to observe the Moon, Sun, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Inside you'll find full-page finder charts and full-color images showing you what each object



should look like. Astronomy with a Budget Telescope, 2nd Edition, is the complete introduction to buying and using a low-cost amateur astronomical telescope!