LEADER 03399nam 2200637 a 450 001 9910784998703321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-281-14142-9 010 $a9786611141424 010 $a0-387-68621-5 024 7 $a10.1007/978-0-387-68621-9 035 $a(CKB)1000000000407315 035 $a(EBL)336657 035 $a(OCoLC)233971258 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000244519 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11210416 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000244519 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10168868 035 $a(PQKB)10676674 035 $a(DE-He213)978-0-387-68621-9 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC336657 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL336657 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10221702 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL114142 035 $a(PPN)123736374 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000407315 100 $a20070625d2008 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aSetting-up a small observatory$b[electronic resource] $efrom concept to construction /$fDavid Arditti ; with a foreword by Patrick Moore 205 $a1st ed. 2008. 210 $aNew York $cSpringer Science + Business Media$dc2008 215 $a1 online resource (245 p.) 225 1 $aPatrick Moore's practical astronomy series,$x1617-7185 300 $aIncludes index. 311 $a0-387-34521-3 327 $aTelescopes 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. 330 $aEvery amateur astronomer who is considering a purpose-built observatory will find this book absolutely invaluable during both the planning and the construction stages. Drawing on David Arditti?s practical experience and that of many other amateur astronomers, it gives invaluable help in making all the important decisions. To begin with, Setting up a Small Observatory addresses what you really need from an observatory, whether to build or buy, what designs you should consider, and where you should site it. Uniquely, it also considers the aesthetics of an amateur observatory: how to make it fit in with your home, garden, and yard, even disguising it as a more common garden building if necessary. There?s also a wealth of practical details for constructing and equipping your small observatory ? everything from satisfying local planning laws and building codes through to making sure that your completed observatory is well-equipped, convenient, and comfortable to use. Whether you are considering a simple low-tech DIY approach to a fixed observatory, or aspiring to a sophisticated domed building, there is something here for you. 410 0$aPatrick Moore's practical astronomy series. 606 $aAstronomical observatories 606 $aTelescopes 615 0$aAstronomical observatories. 615 0$aTelescopes. 676 $a522/.1 700 $aArditti$b David$01542312 701 $aMoore$b Patrick$012221 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910784998703321 996 $aSetting-up a small observatory$93794924 997 $aUNINA