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"This clear easy-to-understand book helps ""new"" amateur astronomers by answering the most frequently asked questions. The idea is to quickly take the reader to a level of expertise significantly higher than that provided by general books. Each chapter is on a different subject, from what to buy through to how to use it and what to look at. The tips and techniques are applicable to all telescope users."

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Author:   Stephen F. Tonkin
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781852332723

ISBN 10:   1852332727
Pages:   102
Publication Date:   04 August 2000
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Choosing Equipment.- 1.1 Choosing Binoculars.- 1.2 Choosing a Telescope.- 1.3 Choosing Eyepieces.- 1.4 Choosing Accessories.- 1.5 Astrophotography.- 2 Setting Up.- 2.1 Polar Alignment.- 2.2 Using Setting Circles.- 3 Getting the Best out of Your Optics.- 3.1 Telescope Function.- 3.2 Understanding Aberrations.- 3.3 Basic Star Testing.- 3.4 Collimation.- 3.5 Cleaning the Optics.- 4 Observation.- 4.1 Observing Criteria.- 5 Understanding the Celestial Sphere.- 5.1 Positional Astronomy.- 5.2 Time.- 5.3 Interpolating Ephemerides.- 6 Miscellaneous.- 6.1 Counteracting Dew.- 6.2 Dressing for the Cold.- 6.3 Magnitudes.- 7 Handy Formulae.- 7.1 Telescope Magnification.- 7.2 Exit Pupil Size.- 7.3 Diagonal Offset.- 7.4 Limiting Magnitude.- 7.5 Telescope Resolution.- 7.6 Co-ordinate Conversion.- 8 Glossary.- 9 Bibliography.

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