LEADER 04155nam 22005895 450 001 9910300394103321 005 20200703041046.0 010 $a1-4614-8733-1 024 7 $a10.1007/978-1-4614-8733-3 035 $a(CKB)3710000000025017 035 $a(EBL)1538868 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001049381 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11588415 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001049381 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)11019377 035 $a(PQKB)10977471 035 $a(DE-He213)978-1-4614-8733-3 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1538868 035 $a(PPN)176099514 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000025017 100 $a20131010d2014 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 12$aA Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars$b[electronic resource] /$fby James Mullaney 205 $a2nd ed. 2014. 210 1$aNew York, NY :$cSpringer New York :$cImprint: Springer,$d2014. 215 $a1 online resource (232 p.) 225 1 $aThe Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,$x1431-9756 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-4614-8732-3 327 $aPart I Buying Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars -- Introduction -- Binoculars -- Telescope Basics -- Refracting Telescopes -- Reflecting Telescopes -- Catadioptric Telescopes -- Accessories -- Astroimaging -- Binocular Sources -- Telescope Sources -- Part II Using Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars -- Observing the Techniques -- Observing Programs -- Conclusion -- Pro-Am Collaboration. 330 $aAmateur astronomers of all skill levels are always contemplating their next telescope, and this book points the way to the most suitable instruments. Similarly, those who are buying their first telescopes ? and these days not necessarily a low-cost one ? will be able to compare and contrast different types and manufacturers. This revised new guide provides an extensive overview of binoculars and telescopes. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand, and model on today?s market, a truly invaluable treasure-trove of information and helpful advice for all amateur astronomers. Originally written in 2006, much of the first edition is inevitably now out of date, as equipment advances and manufacturers come and go. This second edition not only updates all the existing sections but adds two new ones: Astro-imaging and Professional-Amateur collaboration. Thanks to the rapid and amazing developments that have been made in digital cameras it is easily possible to image all sorts of astronomical objects and fields. Selecting the right device for a variety of purposes can be an overwhelming task in a market crowded with observing options, but this comprehensive guide clarifies the process. Anyone planning to purchase binoculars or telescopes for astronomy ? whether as a first instrument or as an upgrade to the next level ? will find this book a treasure-trove of information and advice. It also supplies the reader with many useful hints and tips on using astronomical telescopes or binoculars to get the best possible results. 410 0$aThe Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,$x1431-9756 606 $aObservations, Astronomical 606 $aAstronomy?Observations 606 $aAstronomy 606 $aAstronomy, Observations and Techniques$3https://scigraph.springernature.com/ontologies/product-market-codes/P22014 606 $aPopular Science in Astronomy$3https://scigraph.springernature.com/ontologies/product-market-codes/Q11009 615 0$aObservations, Astronomical. 615 0$aAstronomy?Observations. 615 0$aAstronomy. 615 14$aAstronomy, Observations and Techniques. 615 24$aPopular Science in Astronomy. 676 $a522.2 700 $aMullaney$b James$4aut$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut$0791310 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910300394103321 996 $aBuyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars$91768672 997 $aUNINA