Stargazing With A Telescope (Firefly Pocket Series) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Reviews for the previous editions: Because it stays focused, it succeeds. When you read Stargazing, you feel as though you have a friend who's helping you think about the world of telescopes. --Sky and Telescope A practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope... valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes. --Astronomical Society of the Pacific "Books of Note" Buying a telescope is essential for the stargazer who wishes to progress from binocular sky watching. With so many choices in technology and price, how does one choose just the right one? Robin Scagell supplies an expert's objective advice to making a smart purchase. Newly updated and revised with the latest technology, Stargazing with a Telescope demystifies the process of buying and using a telescope. The features and benefits of the different types of viewing instruments are evaluated in straightforward terms, and color illustrations help to clarify the choices. Equipment covered includes: Binoculars: a range of choices for astronomers at any level Refractors: classic telescopes that are easy to use and maintain Reflectors: sophisticated instruments that allow night sky photography Catadioptrics: compact telescopes that are gaining popularity CCDs and webcams. New to this edition is information and guidance on taking astro-images not only with a camera but by using CCDs (charge-coupled devices), which are better for capturing nebulae and fainter objects beyond the solar system. There is also new and exciting guidance on using webcams to capture objects moving in the night sky. The book provides brand names and model numbers and the general advice applies to all brands, including recent model releases. Lens size, focal lengths, focal ratios and much more are explained with clear diagrams and non-scientific text. Also covered are accessories such as eyepieces, filters, mounts and supports, with suggestions for photography through the telescope, and choices of cameras and film types.
Series: Firefly Pocket series
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Firefly Books; 4 edition (January 23, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1770853294
ISBN-13: 978-1770853294
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.4 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This is a fine book for beginners. It is nicely illustrated and well written. Unlike most books of this type it is an easy read, at times entertaining. It stays on track explaining the basics. The strong point of the book are the layout and photos. They are very well done and relevant to the text.However, it was a light on technical explanations. Very little time spent on eyepieces, filters, and other accessories. This seems to be done be design. The sections concerning actual experiences was interesting, but hardly necessary.If you have little or no knowledge of the topic, this book is for you. Otherwise one would find it lacking.
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