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Anyone who has used a binocular
telescope or even wide-field binoculars to look at the night sky will know just
how breathtakingly beautiful the view can be when you observe with both eyes.
Observing galaxies and nebulae with "regular" prismatic binoculars is just the beginning. Binocular eyepieces and adapters can be added to almost any commercially-made astronomical telescope. Specialized astronomical binoculars can also be home constructed or purchased complete. These range from modest instruments to giants that are basically two large telescopes mounted together. Binocular Astronomy contains everything you'll need to know about this exciting branch of astronomical observing. Understanding the physics and physiology of binocular visual astronomy is followed by an in-depth description of how to choose, test, and buy the best equipment. Details of care and maintenance, mounting, and using binocular telescopes follow. Finally, Steve Tonkin presents introductory lists of some of the most exciting objects for 2-inch (50mm) and 4-inch (100mm) binoculars, complete with finder charts. Begin your own journey into binocular astronomy here! Click here to order from Amazon.com Click here to order from Amazon.co.uk | |
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Practical Amateur Spectroscopy
contains everything you need to understand the basic principles, to begin
observing, and to interpret what the spectra that you have seen or recorded show
and mean. Contributions from leading practical amateur spectroscopers from America and Europe cover a very wide range of equipment and techniques. These range from using a CD as a grating, through home-built fiber-fed instruments, to commercial spectrographs. There is also a US version | |
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Astronomy with Small Telescopes
is a multi-contributor book that shows you just what "serious"
astronomy can be achieved with small telescopes. There is also a US version. | |
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There is also a
US
version. AstroFAQs is designed to get you "up and running" in astronomy as quickly as possible. I have put together a selection of frequently-asked questions, along with direct, simple, and understandable answers. The questions were all gleaned from astronomical society meetings, internet forums, and from my experience in teaching astronomy. If you have just bought an astronomical telescope, or are even thinking of doing so, then this little book is just what you need to help you through the jargon, science and practice of practical astronomy | |
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There is also a
US
version. This highly praised book a useful addition to any ATM's bookshelf and a complement to the other modern ATM books. There are fifteen projects for the ATM, including mounts, astrophotography and electronics as well as telescopes of varying complexity. | |
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