Astronomy with Small Telescopes: Up to 5-inch, 125 mm (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
Author has brought together the experience of small telescope users to provide an insightful look into just what is possible. Written for newcomers to astronomy and experts. Softcover.
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read moreObserving the Sun (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
Observing the sun is one of the most interesting and rewarding facets of astronomy to which amateurs can contribute meaningful data. It is the one branch of astronomy that requires only modest equipment and that can be pursued during the day. Peter Taylor, long-time chairman of the Solar Division of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, is a keen and highly experienced observer of the Sun. In this book he explains in a clear and practical way everything that a telescope us
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read moreA User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
This book provides a comprehensive introductory guide to “choosing and using” an LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled “Goto” series of telescopes, and is useful for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. It also provides a comprehensive guide to using Autostar(TM), the computerized “Goto” handset. There is already a large user-base of these telescopes around the world, but there is as yet no single comprehensive guide commercially available for users to fully get to grips wit
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read more1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Before You Die: The Best Sky Objects for Star Gazers (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
1,001 Celestial Wonders is a guide to the night sky’s brightest and most fascinating objects. Each target is accessible to amateur astronomers using medium-sized telescopes from a dark site. In fact, many are so bright they remain visible under moderate light pollution, as from the outskirts of a city or the suburbs of a town. The book provides a chronological target list, making it easy to use. No matter what night you choose, this book will show you many of the most memorable objects to observe, whether you are using a small telescope or even binoculars, or an instrument of larger aperture. This is far more than just a list of interesting objects. It is structured so that objects of various observing difficulty are included, which will help readers become better observers, both encouraging beginners and challenging long-time amateur astronomers. This book is designed to be easy-to-use at the telescope, and observers will appreciate each object’s standardized layout and the book’s chronological organization. Finally, many amateur astronomers function best when presented with a list! Even the Meade Autostar® controller features a ‘best tonight’ list (although the list is far less comprehensive and detailed than the catalog provided in this book), a feature that has proved extremely popular. 1,001 Celestial Wonders offers a life-list of objects any observer would be proud to complete.
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read moreObserving Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
If you are an amateur astronomer, and comets, asteroids, meteors, and the zodiacal light are your quarry, then this is the book for you. Comet observers can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a “life list” of objects and guidelines on how to search for them and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Practical photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light. The more adventurous are provided with advanced techniques on how to make successful astrometric, spectroscopic and electronic observations. David Levy is the author of The Sky: A User’s Guide (CUP, 1991). Both authors have had asteroids named after them.
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read moreAmateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just interested. Amateur Telescope Making offers a variety of designs for telescopes, mounts and drives which are suitable for the home-constructor. The designs range from simple to advanced, but all are within the range of a moderately well-equipped home workshop. Thus each chapter begins with reasons for undertaking the project, then looks at theoretical consideration before fini
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read moreChoosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope : A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs (Practical Astronomy.)
Handbook for the selection, purchase and use of a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, for experienced astronomers. Provides tips, hints, and general wisdom on the tricky aspects of using an SCT or Makustov telescope. Softcover. DLC: Schmidt telescopes–Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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