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Setting-up a Small Observatory
David Arditti
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Description for Setting-up a Small Observatory
Paperback. This is a superb book for intermediate-level astronomers. It tells you everything you need to know about smaller-scale observatories, and how to set one up. It draws on the author's practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 235 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
Two books in this series, Small Astronomical Observatories, have been widely read and used. This new book by David Arditti gives the full story – how to chooseatelescope,howtoconstructanobservatoryforit,andhowtomakethe bestofitwhencompleted. Astronomyisthebestofallhobbies;itcantakeupasmuchtimeasyoulike– or as little. In any case, you will make many friends, and give yourself endless enjoyment. Tobeaproper“astronomer”youneedanobservatory,andthisbook tells you how to set about making one. Follow David Arditti’s advice, and you willnotregretit. Here’stoclearskies! PatrickMoore ix Author’sPreface Books on amateur observatories are quite rare, and most, if not all of them, in the past, have taken the form of collections of articles on particular obser- tories authored by their builders. The ... Read more
Two books in this series, Small Astronomical Observatories, have been widely read and used. This new book by David Arditti gives the full story – how to chooseatelescope,howtoconstructanobservatoryforit,andhowtomakethe bestofitwhencompleted. Astronomyisthebestofallhobbies;itcantakeupasmuchtimeasyoulike– or as little. In any case, you will make many friends, and give yourself endless enjoyment. Tobeaproper“astronomer”youneedanobservatory,andthisbook tells you how to set about making one. Follow David Arditti’s advice, and you willnotregretit. Here’stoclearskies! PatrickMoore ix Author’sPreface Books on amateur observatories are quite rare, and most, if not all of them, in the past, have taken the form of collections of articles on particular obser- tories authored by their builders. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
251
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Condition
New
Weight
364g
Number of Pages
235
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387345215
SKU
V9780387345215
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About David Arditti
A physicist by training and specializing in materials science, David Arditti earns his living as a music writer and classical musician. He is a member of the British Astronomical Association and a committee member of the West of London Astronomical Society. He has written papers for the BAA Journal on the construction of small observatories.
Reviews for Setting-up a Small Observatory
From the reviews: "David Arditti’s book is the fourth volume in Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy series that spotlights how to construct telescope enclosures. … If you want a quick overview of the pros and cons of erecting your own, as well as a practical guide to the different designs, construction techniques, and building codes and ... Read more