Title Astronomical equipment for amateurs Author(s) Martin Mobberley Publication London, Springer-Verlag, 1999. Description xiii, 266p. Series (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) Abstract Note Telescopes - refractors and reflectors - are the main items of equipment used by almost every amateur astronomer. The purpose of astronomical telescopes is to collect and focus more light than the human eye can, forming an image that can be viewed, photographed, or analysed. Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs makes buying and using both telescopes and their ancillary instruments easy for astronomers of all abilities. It begins by looking at the advantages and disadvantages of the basic types of refractors, reflectors, mountings and accessories. Observation techniques are also included, along with the use of filters, (colour, anti-pollution and nebula), types of photography (piggy-back, prime focus and eyepiece projection), and also CCD imaging (including types of CCD camera and their advantages and disadvantages compared to photography). Martin Mobberley provides a fascinating insight into astronomical software. ISBN,Price 9781852330194 : Euro 37.95(PB) Classification 520 Keyword(s) 1. AMATEUR ASTRONOMY 2. ASTRONOMICAL EQUIPMENTS 3. BINOCULAR 4. TELESCOPE Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Please Click Here for the Online Book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 024484   520/MOB/024484  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information