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Instrumentation for Large Telescopes
Cambridge University Press 1997; US$ 146.00The first review on the design and use of instrumentation for the new generation of large telescopes that will be used by astronomers well into the next century. more...
A User's Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes
Springer 2010; US$ 31.99This book offers a comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" a series LXD55 or LXD75 computer-controlled ("goto") telescope, containing a wealth of useful information for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The manufacturer's manuals are not nearly detailed enough to be of real help... more...
Classic Telescopes
Springer 2012; US$ 31.99Classic 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.... more...
A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars
Springer 2007; US$ 23.99Provides an overview of binoculars and telescopes. This guide includes detailed information on sources, selection and use of various major types, brands and models of such instruments in market. more...
Choosing and Using a New CAT
Springer 2009; US$ 23.99Computerized SCTs, Maksutov-Cassegrains, and Meade's Ritchey-Chretiens have come to dominate the market. This guide offers guidance for amateurs considering the purchase of a new telescope. more...
The Science and Art of Using Telescopes
Springer 2009; US$ 34.95Explains how to select equipment that is at the 'next level', and describes how to use more advanced telescopes and accessories. This book includes a section on imaging and equipment that range from regular digital cameras, through web cams, to specialized chilled-chip CCD cameras. more...
Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope
Springer 2010; US$ 31.99Choosing 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... more...
Telescopes and Techniques
Springer 2012; US$ 47.99"Telescopes and Techniques" has proved itself in its first edition, having become probably one of the most widely used astronomy texts, both for numerate amateur astronomers and for astronomy and astrophysics undergraduates. The first and second editions of the book were widely used as set texts for introductory practical astronomy courses... more...







