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A Buyer’s and User’s Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

By James Mullaney F.R.A.S. (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer London
Year
2007
ISBN
978-1-84628-439-7, 978-1-84628-707-7
DOI
10.1007/978-1-84628-707-7
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3969190 bytes)
Series
Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series
Edition
XIV
Pages
204 p. 78 illus. 63 illus. in color.Show next edit
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-10-21 19:04:39
Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy

Description

This new guide provides an extensive overview of astronomical binoculars and telescopes. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand, and model of such instruments on today’s market. A Buyer’s & User’s Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars is written for amateur astronomers and would-be amateur astronomers. Anyone planning to purchase binoculars or telescopes for astronomy – whether as a first instrument or as an upgrade to the next level – will find this book a treasure-trove of information and advice. But that is just the first part of the book. The second part is crammed with hints and tips on using astronomical telescopes or binoculars – in effect, how to get the best possible results from your purchase.

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