How to use a computerized telescope / Michael A. Covington.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Covington, Michael A., 1957- author.

Series:

Practical amateur astronomy.

Practical amateur astronomy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telescopes--Automatic control--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Telescopes.

Computerized instruments--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Computerized instruments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 223 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

How to Use a Computerized Telescope is the first handbook that describes how to get your computerized telescope up and running, and how to embark on a program of observation. It explains in detail how the sky moves, how your telescope tracks it, and how to get the most out of any computerized telescope. Packed full of practical advice and tips for troubleshooting, it translates the manufacturers' technical jargon into easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and includes many of the author's tried and tested observing techniques. Early chapters explain how to test your telescope's optics, choose eyepieces and accessories, and diagnose operational problems. The second half of the book then gives detailed instructions for three classic telescopes: the Meade LX200, Celestron NexStar 5 and 8, and Meade Autostar (ETX and LX90). Concentrating mainly on telescope operation and troubleshooting, it is the ideal companion to Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes, also by Michael Covington.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Content; Part I Telescopes in general; Chapter 1 Welcome to amateur astronomy!; Chapter 2 How the sky moves; Chapter 3 How telescopes track the stars; Chapter 4 Using equatorial mounts and wedges; Chapter 5 Telescope optics; Chapter 6 Eyepieces and optical accessories; Chapter 7 Astrophotography; Chapter 8 Troubleshooting; Part II Three classic telescopes; Chapter 9 Three that led the revolution; Chapter 10 Meade LX200; Chapter 11 Celestron NexStar 5 and 8; Chapter 12 Meade Autostar (ETX and LX90); EXAMPLE OF FINDING A MESSIER OBJECT

SELECT ITEM AND OBJECT MENU MAPSSETUP MENU MAP; TELESCOPE MENU MAP; UTILITIES MENU MAP; KEYPAD DISPLAYS; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

ISBN:

1-107-15700-5

1-281-11276-3

9786611112769

1-139-13036-6

0-511-33753-1

0-511-33691-8

0-511-33626-8

0-511-53642-9

0-511-33809-0

OCLC:

191727659