Making a Refractor Telescope
Author | : Norman Remer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Reflecting telescopes |
ISBN | : 9780943396620 |
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Author | : Norman Remer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Reflecting telescopes |
ISBN | : 9780943396620 |
Author | : Richard Berry |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Telescopes |
ISBN | : 9780943396699 |
For anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring the heavens with a telescope.
Author | : Stephen Tonkin |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1447105672 |
This book provides an introduction to the design of a variety of telescopes, mounts, and drives suitable for the home-constructor. Projects include instruments that range from a shoestring budget to specialist devices that are not commercially available. The skill level of each project is indicated and advice is provided as to what is sensible to construct, given what is commercially available. Hints and tips are included, as well as listings of reputable mail order sources of materials and components.
Author | : Sam Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Telescopes |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jean Texereau |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 1957 |
Genre | : Telescopes |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Neil English |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2010-09-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1441964037 |
Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope has been written for the many amateur astronomers who already own, or are intending to purchase, a refracting telescope – perhaps to complement their existing arsenal of larger reflecting telescopes – or for the specialist who requires a particular refractor for serious astronomical applications or nature studies. Four hundred year ago, during the winter of 1609, a relatively unknown Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei designed a spyglass with two crude lenses and turned it skyward. Since then, refractors have retained their dominance over all types of reflector in studies of the Moon, planets and double stars because of the precision of their optics and lack of a central obstruction in the optical path, which causes diffraction effects in all commercially-made reflectors. Most mature amateur astronomers got started with a 60mm refractor, or something similar. Thirty years ago, there was little choice available to the hobbyist, but in the last decade long focus crown-flint achromats have moved aside for some exquisitely crafted apochromatic designs offered by leading commercial manufacturers. There has been a huge increase in the popularity of these telescopes in the last few years, led by a significant increase in the number of companies (particularly, William Optics, Orion USA, StellarVue, SkyWatcher and AstroTech) who are now heavily marketing refractors in the amateur astronomical magazines. In Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope, well-known observer and astronomy writer Neil English celebrates the remarkable history and evolution of the refracting telescope and looks in detail at the instruments, their development and their use. A major feature of this book is the way it compares not only different classes of refractor, but also telescopes of each class that are sold by various commercial manufacturers. The author is perhaps uniquely placed to do this, having used and tested literally hundreds of different refracting telescopes over three decades. Because it includes many diverse subjects such as imaging with consumer-level digital cameras, imaging with webcams, and imaging with astronomical CCD cameras – that are not covered together in equal depth in any other single volume – Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope could become the ‘refractor bible’ for amateur astronomers at all levels, especially those who are interested in imaging astronomical objects of every class.
Author | : Ian Morison |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2017-02-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1316618412 |
This book provides a step-by-step guide of how anyone can capture and produce beautiful astronomical images, for beginners and professionals alike.
Author | : Neil English |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2012-08-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1461444241 |
Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur astronomers for a variety of reasons. There are the dedicated collectors, but there are also many amateurs who love the nostalgia they inspire. These telescopes "feel" different from any contemporary telescope and perhaps have a unique ability to reconnect the owner to a bygone age of craftmanship. This book takes a look at traditional telescopes built by the great instrument makers of the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly the dynastic telescope makers, including Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, and Carl Zeiss. Also included are lesser luminaries such as John Brashear, John Calver, William Wray, Henry Fitz, and William Henry Mogey. 'Classic Telescopes' covers the key features of the telescopes designed by these manufacturers, and shows how a heady combination of market trends, instrument condition, and pedigree will dictate their prices at auction. 'Classic Telescopes' also shows the reader how to find real bargains! Interviews with top classic telescope collectors (and users) provide the best tips of prospecting for a genuine acquisition.
Author | : David Kriege |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 475 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780943396552 |
Author | : Wilson Wall |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2018-10-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319990888 |
This book is uniquely about the relationship between the optical telescope and astronomy as they developed together. It covers the time between the telescope's pivotal invention in the 1600's up to the modern era of space-based telescopes. Over the intervening centuries, there were huge improvements in the optical resolution of telescopes, along with changes in their positioning and nature of application that forever altered the course of astronomy. For a long time, the field was an exclusive club for self-motivated stargazers who could afford to build their own telescopes. Many of these leisure-time scholars left their mark by virtue of their meticulous observations and record keeping. Although they would now be considered amateurs, these figures and their contributions were pivotal and are covered in this book alongside professionals, for the first time giving a complete picture of the history of telescopic science.