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Astronomy with a Budget Telescope - An Introduction to Practical Observing (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2012)
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Astronomy with a Budget Telescope - An Introduction to Practical Observing (Paperback, 2nd ed. 2012)
Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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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 setting them up and
using them. Astronomy with a Budget Telescope was first published
in 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 objects with reasonable
accuracy. Second, digital cameras have now almost completely
displaced "wet" film cameras, and some of them are particularly
well-suited to astronomical use. Third, prices are down and quality
is up! This new edition is revised and extended to include using a
low-cost "go-to" telescope - there are 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.
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