Hands-On Astronomy : A Cambridge Guide to Equipment and Accessories
Editorial Reviews
Review
'... if you are new to astronomy and just want a pocket crash course in astronomical e quipment, this may be the book for you ... an ideal beginners pocket book on astronomical equipment that is well illustrated, easy to read, attractively presented and inexpensive.' Martin Mobberley, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
'The book begins with a brief history of astronomical instruments, which makes interesting reading, but far more striking are the beautiful illustrations on the opening pages. I found this book to be an excellent guide and a good read for anyone considering investing in a telescope, or even just curious about them. You can open any page and just start there, then skip back and forth through the book as you wish. It provides a very good introduction to astronomical equipment that answers many questions for the beginner, and could certainly be referenced repeatedly. In short, it contains a lot of well-presented information in a small space.' Astronomy and Space
Book Description
There is a vast range of astronomical equipment available to the amateur astronomer and this pocket-sized handbook will help the amateur make an informed choice about which instruments are best suited to his or her needs covering binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, filters, and motors. All selection criteria are taken into account, such as level of experience, budget, and observation site. This handbook will help complete beginners make their first purchases, and provide advice for more experienced amateurs wishing to upgrade their equipment. Hervé Burillier runs his own specialist astronomy bookshop in Vannes, France, stocking over five hundred titles. He is a member of the French Astronomical Society (SAF) and of the French Association of Variable Star Observers, and has written the column Observing the Sky in L'Astronomie (the monthly publication of the French Astronomical Society) since 1990. Christophe Lehenaff is an experienced amateur astronomer and specialist on astronomical equipment. He is the author of several French astronomy books.
Hands-On Astronomy: A Cambridge Guide to Equipment and Accessories,Hervé Burillier,Christophe Lehenaff,Michael Covington,Klaus Brasch,Cambridge University Press,0521005981,Astronomical Instruments,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Handbooks, manuals, etc,Science,Science/Mathematics,Star Observation,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Science / Astronomy
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