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The Urban Astronomer's Guide

A Walking Tour of the Cosmos for City Sky Watchers

By: Rod Mollise

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The Urban Astronomer's Guide

A Walking Tour of the Cosmos for City Sky Watchers

By: Rod Mollise

This book covers the "why," "how," and "what" of astronomy under light-polluted skies. The prospective city-based observer is told why to observe from home (there are hundreds of spectacular objects to be seen from the average urban site), how to observe the city sky (telescopes, accessories, and moderns techniques), and what to observe. About half of the book is devoted to describing "tours" of the sky, with physical and observational descriptions, at-the-eyepiece drawings, and photographs.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1846282179

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9781846282171

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs

By: Rod Mollise

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Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs

By: Rod Mollise

Amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes such as the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs. The author describes what these instruments will do, how to use them, and which are the best - he draws on 25-years of experience with telescopes. There are sections on accessories, observing techniques, and hints and tips on: cleaning, collimating, maintaining the telescope, mounting, using the telescope in various conditions, computer control, and 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 most out of it.

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1447102274

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9781447102274

Choosing and Using a New CAT

Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope

By: Rod Mollise

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Choosing and Using a New CAT

Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope

By: Rod Mollise

Choosing and Using the New CAT will supersede the author’s successful Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years. Since the first book was published, a lot has changed in the technology of amateur astronomy. The sophistication and variety of the telescopes available to amateurs has increased dramatically. Computerized SCTs, Maksutov-Cassegrains, and most recently Meade’s new and acclaimed Ritchey-Chrétiens have come to dominate the market. That means that all amateurs considering the purchase of a new telescope (not only a SCT, and not just beginners) will benefit from this detailed guide. Choosing the right telescope for particular kinds of observation (or even for general work) is far from easy – but Rod Mollise gives invaluable advice and guidance.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387097724

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9780387097725

Choosing and Using a New CAT

Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope

By: Rod Mollise

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Choosing and Using a New CAT

Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope

By: Rod Mollise

Catadioptric telescopes (CATs) such as the Schmidt Cassegrains remain popular among amateur astronomers for their ability to reveal thousands of beautiful deep-space wonders. Additionally, their computer-assisted capabilities allow them to automatically point to and track celestial objects, making astronomy accessible to more people than ever before. However, selecting the right one and learning how to use it can be difficult for stargazers both old and new. That’s where this book comes in. The first edition, published in 2009, has remained the standard reference for mastering these popular instruments. This revised edition brings the material completely up to date, with several extensively rewritten chapters covering the most recent developments in telescope and camera equipment as well as computer software. Through the author’s 45 years of experience with catadioptric telescopes, readers will learn to decide which catadioptric telescope is right for them, to choose a specific make and model, and finally, to use the telescope in the field. Covered in other chapters are: Solar System and deep-sky observations; astrophotography and computer control of CATs; and troubleshooting and maintaining your equipment. If you dream of owning a telescope or are frustrated by the telescope you already own, this is the book for you!

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350

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Springer Nature

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3030397777

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9783030397777

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs

By: Rod Mollise

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Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

A Guide to Commercial SCTs and Maksutovs

By: Rod Mollise

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The Urban Astronomer's Guide

The Urban Astronomer's Guide

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Choosing and Using a New CAT

Choosing and Using a New CAT

Choosing and Using a New CAT

Choosing and Using a New CAT

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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