Choosing and using astronomical eyepieces William Paolini

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paolini, William

Series:

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series 1431-9756

The Patrick Moore practical astronomy series 1431-9756

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telescopes--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Telescopes.

Genre:

handbooks

Handbooks and manuals

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York Springer ©2013

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A valuable reference that fills a number of niches including that of a buyer's guide, technical desk reference and observer's field guide. It documents the past market and its evolution, right up to the present day. In addition to appealing to practical astronomers - and potentially saving them money - it is useful both as a historical reference and as a detailed review of the current market place for this bustling astronomical consumer product. What distinguishes this book from other publications on astronomy is the involvement of observers from all aspects of the astronomical community, and also the major manufacturers of equipment. It not only catalogs the technical aspects of the many modern eyepieces but also documents amateur observer reactions and impressions over the years, using many different eyepieces. Eyepieces are the most talked-about accessories and collectible items available to the amateur astronomer. No other item of equipment commands such vigorous debate, or has evolved into such a remarkable array of forms and functions

Contents:

Part I: Background. Introducing the Astronomical Eyepiece Choosing Eyepieces and Observing Strategies Eyepieces and Accessories for Celestial Targets Popular Eyepieces by AFOV Class Advice from the Amateur Astronomer Community

Part II: Desk Reference of Astronomical Eyepieces. How to Use This Guide Agena to Docter Edmund Scientific to Nikon Olivon to Surplus Shed Takahashi to Zooming Eyepieces

Appendix A: Formulas and Optical Design Data

Appendix B: Eyepiece Performance Classes

Appendix C: Glossary of Terms

Notes:

Print version record

Other Format:

Print version Paolini, William. Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces

ISBN:

9781461477235

1461477239

1461477220

9781461477228

OCLC:

858763722

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license