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The Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories. A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker.
M. Barlow Pepin
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Description for The Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories. A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker.
Paperback. A guide for those who want to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition. It focuses on safely adjusting, cleaning, and maintaining your equipment. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 416.
Commercially-made astronomical telescopes are better and less expensive than ever before, and their optical and mechanical performance can be superb. When a good-quality telescope fails to perform as well as it might, the reason is quite probably that it needs a little care and attention! Here is a complete guide for anyone who wants to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition. The latest on safely adjusting, cleaning, and maintaining your equipment is combined with thoroughly updated methods from the old masters. Here, too, are details ... Read more
Commercially-made astronomical telescopes are better and less expensive than ever before, and their optical and mechanical performance can be superb. When a good-quality telescope fails to perform as well as it might, the reason is quite probably that it needs a little care and attention! Here is a complete guide for anyone who wants to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition. The latest on safely adjusting, cleaning, and maintaining your equipment is combined with thoroughly updated methods from the old masters. Here, too, are details ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852337155
SKU
V9781852337155
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Reviews for The Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories. A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker.
From the reviews: "Internationally known amateur author Pepin has produced a useful manual for both the beginning and experienced telescope user and/or maker. His descriptions … are so clear that they should be mandatory reading for anyone thinking of purchasing a new or used telescope. … Practical hints for many aspects … are detailed and ... Read more