Amateur astronomy is becoming more and more popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes of superb quality - commercially-made Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs. Rod Mollise's book contains everything amateur astronomers need to know about these telescopes. Featuring (but not exclusively) the ubiquitous Meade and Celestron ranges, he describes what these instruments will do, how to use them, and which are the best to choose. This book includes everything! There are sections on accessories, observing techniques, and hints and tips gleaned from his 25 years experience with this type of telescope: cleaning, collimating, maintaining the telescope and mounting; using the telescope in various conditions; computer control; imaging (wet, digital and CCD). This is the perfect book for amateur astronomers who are about to invest in a new Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov telescope, or for those who already have one and want to get the best out of it.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer London Ltd
ISBN-13
9781852336318
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95514412
Product Key Features
Author
Rod Mollise
Publication Name
Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope: a Guide to Commercial Scts and Maksutovs
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Astronomy, Physics
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
1150g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Rod Mollise
Series Title
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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