Astronomy with a budget telescope: an introduction to practical observing

Astronomy with a Budget Telescope, 2nd Edition is a complete introduction to buying and using a low-cost amateur astronomical telescope. It provides essential hints and tips about what to look for when buying on a budget - the best are now excellent value, but they all lack an astronomer's advice about settingthem up and using them. Astronomy with a Budget Telescope was first publishedin 2003, since then technology has moved on substantially. The main factors are first the availability of fairly inexpensive computer-controlled 'go-to' telescopes which after setting up can automatically locate any celestial objectswith reasonable accuracy. Second, digital cameras have now almost completely displaced 'wet' film cameras, and some of them are particularly well-suited toastronomical use. Third, prices are down and quality is up!. This new editionis revised and extended to include using a low-cost 'go-to' telescope - thereare various pitfalls to be avoided - and how this class of instrument can make amateur astronomy more accessible to those with limited time at their disposal. It also discusses the new breed of mid-range digital cameras that include powerful on-board processing and image enhancement software that used to be available only to people with advanced astronomical CCD cameras. Finally, there are detailed reviews and test reports on some of the budget telescopes that are available on Main Street and by mail order. This is a detailed manual that can accompany any budget telescope. Updatedand expanded to include the new-generation digital cameras and 'go-to' telescopes, now falling into the'budget' category. An ideal introductory book for anyone wanting to get a flying start in amateur astronomy. Jointly written by a leading popularizer of astronomy and an experienced amateur astronomer. INDICE: Preface. Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: How to Buy a Budget Telescope. Chapter 3: How to Use a Budget Telescope. Chapter 4: Observing the Solar System. Chapter 5: Observing the Stars and Galaxies. Chapter 6: Photography and Imaging. Chapter 7: Image Processing Software. Chapter 8: Trying Out Two Typical Budget Telescopes. Chapter 9: The Next Steps. Photographs, Acknowledgments.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4614-2160-3
• Editorial: Springer New York
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 195
• Fecha Publicación: 28/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés