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Grab 'n' Go Astronomy (Paperback, 2014 ed.)
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Grab 'n' Go Astronomy (Paperback, 2014 ed.)
Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Like everyone else, most amateur astronomers live busy lives. After
a long day or work or looking after young children, the last thing
you want as an observer is to have to lug out a large telescope and
spend an hour getting it ready before it can be used. Maybe you are
going on vacation somewhere in the countryside where there are sure
to be dark skies, but you don't necessarily want astronomy to
dominate the trip. Or suppose you are not quite committed to owning
a large telescope, but curious enough to see what a smaller,
portable setup can accomplish. These are times when a small "grab
'n' go" telescope, or even a pair of binoculars, is the ideal
instrument. And this book can guide you in choosing and best
utilizing that equipment. What makes a telescope fall into the
"grab 'n' go" category? That's easy - speed of setting up, ease of
use, and above all, portability. In Part I of this book, we survey
the various types of equipment, including accessories and mounts,
that are available, and what it is best for what kind of viewing.
Part II is about using your grab 'n' go telescope to visit a wealth
and wide variety of objects. There are chapters on solar, lunar and
planetary observing, as well as descriptions of many deep sky
objects, including double and variable stars, planetary, emission
and reflection nebulae, open and globular clusters and distant
galaxies. This ambitious text is dedicated to those who love to or
- because of their limited time - must observe the sky at a
moment's notice, whether from the comfort of a backyard or while on
business or vacation far from home. Everything you need to know is
here. So get started!.
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