Amateur Telescope Making (Paperback, 1999 ed.)

Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just interested. Amateur Telescope Making offers a variety of designs for telescopes, mounts and drives which are suitable for the home-constructor. The designs range from simple to advanced, but all are within the range of a moderately well-equipped home workshop. The book not only tells the reader what he can construct, but also what it is sensible to construct given what time is available commercially. Thus each chapter begins with reasons for undertaking the project, then looks at theoretical consideration before finishing with practical instructions and advice. An indication is given as to the skills required for the various projects. Appendices list reputable sources of (mail order) materials and components. The telescopes and mounts range from "shoestring" (very cheap) instruments to specialist devices that are unavailable commercially.

General

Imprint:	Springer London
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Release date:	November 1998
First published:	1999
Editors:	Stephen Tonkin
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	260
Edition:	1999 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-85233-000-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Observatories, equipment & methods
LSN:	1-85233-000-7
Barcode:	9781852330002

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