Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) (edition 1998)

by Martin Mobberley (Author)

Series: Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series

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This guide provides useful insight for first-time telescope buyers as well as experienced amateurs. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of different types of telescopes, mountings, and accessories-ranging from refractors and reflectors to computer controlled drives and CCD cameras. The author also covers observation techniques, photographic equipment, astronomical software, as well as equipment care and maintenance.… (more)

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Title:	Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
Authors:	Martin Mobberley (Author)
Info:	Springer (2013), Edition: 1999, 266 pages
Collections:	Astronomy, Your library
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This guide provides useful insight for first-time telescope buyers as well as experienced amateurs. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of different types of telescopes, mountings, and accessories-ranging from refractors and reflectors to computer controlled drives and CCD cameras. The author also covers observation techniques, photographic equipment, astronomical software, as well as equipment care and maintenance.

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