Choosing and using a Dobsonian telescope / Neil English.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

English, Neil.

Series:

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telescopes.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2011.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Science, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In the 1980’s, on the sidewalks of San Francisco, amateur astronomer John Dobson began showing throngs of people how to build and use large aperture scopes, often from scraps. The Dobsonian,‘Dobs,’ are now the best-selling large telescopes in the world. There are a great variety of different Dob styles, ranging from elaborate and decorative creations to simple mass market designs, and new models appear all the time. In this title, Neil English presents the ultimate guide to buying and using a commercial Dobsonian for recreational astronomy. He provides in-depth accounts of the various models (plus accessories) on the market – both economy and premium – together with describing the wealth of innovations that amateurs have made to their Dobs to optimize their performance in the field. Even after thirty years of innovation, the Dobsonian Revolution shows no signs of abating. Find out where the future lies for these large aperture ‘scopes and the exciting avenues John Dobson’s vision will take us down in the coming years.

Contents:

Preface

Part I: The Dobsonian Telescope

Chapter 1: John Dobson, The Man and His Legacy

Chapter 2: Know Thy Dob!

Chapter 3: The Mini-Dobs

Chapter 4: Getting Serious

Chapter 5: The Planetary Dobs

Chapter 6: The 12-inch to 16-inch Dobs

Chapter 7: Different Strokes

Chapter 8: Here Be Monsters!

Part II: Using Your Dobsonian

Chapter 9: Accessorizing Your Dob

Chapter 10: Adjusting, Maintaining, and Testing Your Dob

Chapter 11: Sketching and Imaging with Your Dob

Chapter 12: Where Next, Columbus?

Appendix A: References

Appendix B: Useful Formula

Appendix C: Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781441987860

144198786X

OCLC:

753480292