Amateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)
Editorial Reviews
New Scientist, 1999
"You've had your fill of giant optical telescopes and orbiting space observatories. Now you want to do some real astronomy. For advice on how to get going, look no further than two excellent books- Amateur Telescope Making and Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs [ISBN 1852330198]. They cover everything from building a telescope on a shoestring, to astrophotography, CCD imaging, software for controlling a telescope, and useful sites on the Net. Highly recommended."
Book Description
Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just interested. Amateur Telescope Making offers a variety of designs for telescopes, mounts and drives which are suitable for the home-constructor. The designs range from simple to advanced, but all are within the range of a moderately well-equipped home workshop. The book not only tells the reader what he can construct, but also what it is sensible to construct given what time is available commercially. Thus each chapter begins with reasons for undertaking the project, then looks at theoretical consideration before finishing with practical instructions and advice. An indication is given as to the skills required for the various projects. Appendices list reputable sources of (mail order) materials and components. The telescopes and mounts range from "shoestring" (very cheap) instruments to specialist devices that are unavailable commercially.
Amateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)
Amateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series),Stephen Tonkin,Springer,1852330007,Amateur's manuals,Astronomical Instruments,Astronomy - General,Design and construction,Experiments & Projects,Science,Science/Mathematics,Scientific Instruments,Telescopes,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Science / Astronomy
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