03399nam 2200637 a 450 991078499870332120200520144314.01-281-14142-997866111414240-387-68621-510.1007/978-0-387-68621-9(CKB)1000000000407315(EBL)336657(OCoLC)233971258(SSID)ssj0000244519(PQKBManifestationID)11210416(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000244519(PQKBWorkID)10168868(PQKB)10676674(DE-He213)978-0-387-68621-9(MiAaPQ)EBC336657(Au-PeEL)EBL336657(CaPaEBR)ebr10221702(CaONFJC)MIL114142(PPN)123736374(EXLCZ)99100000000040731520070625d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrSetting-up a small observatory[electronic resource] from concept to construction /David Arditti ; with a foreword by Patrick Moore1st ed. 2008.New York Springer Science + Business Mediac20081 online resource (245 p.)Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series,1617-7185Includes index.0-387-34521-3 Telescopes and techniques -- The observatory site -- Types of observatories -- To build or to buy? -- Techniques of construction -- Finishing the observatory -- Organising the observatory -- Comfort and convenience -- Some case studies -- Maintaining and getting the best from equipment -- Appendix 1: Observatory manufacturers -- Appendix 2: Useful web links.Every amateur astronomer who is considering a purpose-built observatory will find this book absolutely invaluable during both the planning and the construction stages. Drawing on David Arditti’s practical experience and that of many other amateur astronomers, it gives invaluable help in making all the important decisions. To begin with, Setting up a Small Observatory addresses what you really need from an observatory, whether to build or buy, what designs you should consider, and where you should site it. Uniquely, it also considers the aesthetics of an amateur observatory: how to make it fit in with your home, garden, and yard, even disguising it as a more common garden building if necessary. There’s also a wealth of practical details for constructing and equipping your small observatory – everything from satisfying local planning laws and building codes through to making sure that your completed observatory is well-equipped, convenient, and comfortable to use. Whether you are considering a simple low-tech DIY approach to a fixed observatory, or aspiring to a sophisticated domed building, there is something here for you.Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.Astronomical observatoriesTelescopesAstronomical observatories.Telescopes.522/.1Arditti David1542312Moore Patrick12221MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910784998703321Setting-up a small observatory3794924UNINA