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Constructing an astronomical telescope

Constructing an astronomical telescope


Matthewson



Constructing an astronomical telescope...
The Science and Art of Using Telescopes

The Science and Art of Using Telescopes


Philip Pugh



Amateur astronomers have to start somewhere. Most begin by buying a modest astronomical telescope and getting to know the night sk...
Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies: A New Approach to Observing Deep Space

Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies: A New Approach to Observing Deep Space


Antony Cooke



Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky ? star clusters, nebulae and th...
A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars


James Mullaney



Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced am...
Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories: A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker

Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories: A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker


M. Barlow Pepin



Commercially-made astronomical telescopes are better and less expensive than ever before, and their optical and mechanical perform...
Modeling and Control of Antennas and Telescopes

Modeling and Control of Antennas and Telescopes


Wodek Gawronski



The book shows, step by step, the design, implementation, and testing of the antenna/telescope control system, from the design sta...
Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories

Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories


Philip S. Harrington



Praise for Star Ware "Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardw...
The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes

The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes


Pierre Bely



From Publishers Weekly "In logic, as in life, it is the obvious that most often bears emphasizing, because it so easily escapes ...
Setting-up a Small Observatory - from Concept to Construction

Setting-up a Small Observatory - from Concept to Construction


David Arditti, P. Moore



This is the book to tell the intermediate-level amateur astronomer what he needs to know about observatories. It draws on the auth...
Celestial Sampler: 60 Small-Scope Tours for Starlit Nights

Celestial Sampler: 60 Small-Scope Tours for Starlit Nights


Sue French



Celestial Sampler: 60 Small-Scope Tours for Starlit Nights...
Visual astronomy of the deep sky

Visual astronomy of the deep sky


Roger N. Clark



This handbook for beginner as well as advanced amateur astronomers, attempts to cover the most important galaxies and nebulas that...
Amateur Telescope Making

Amateur Telescope Making


Peter L. Manly



In this book, Peter Manly surveys more than 150 unusual telescope designs. These are telescopes built by amateur and professional ...
Telescope Optics: A Comprehensive Manual for Amateur Astronomers

Telescope Optics: A Comprehensive Manual for Amateur Astronomers


Harrie G. J. Rutten, Martin A. M. Van Venrooij



Telescope Optics: A Comprehensive Manual for Amateur Astronomers...
Amateur telescope making

Amateur telescope making


Stephen Tonkin



Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just intereste...
Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes. Step-by-Step Activities for Discovery

Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes. Step-by-Step Activities for Discovery


Michael Gainer



This book is about using an 80mm refractor / 90mm Maksutov (such as a Helios 80 or Meade ETX90) as more than a "quick look" instru...