Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) - Softcover

Paolini, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1461477220 ISBN 13: 9781461477228

Verlag: Springer, 2013

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A VALUABLE REFERENCE THAT FILLS A NUMBER OF NICHES INCLUDING THAT OF A BUYER'S GUIDE, TECHNICAL DESK REFERENCE AND OBSERVER'S FIELD GUIDE. IT DOCUMENTS THE PAST MARKET AND ITS EVOLUTION, RIGHT UP TO THE PRESENT DAY. IN ADDITION TO APPEALING TO PRACTICAL ASTRONOMERS - AND POTENTIALLY SAVING THEM MONEY - IT IS USEFUL BOTH AS A HISTORICAL REFERENCE AND AS A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE CURRENT MARKET PLACE FOR THIS BUSTLING ASTRONOMICAL CONSUMER PRODUCT. <BR><BR>WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS BOOK FROM OTHER PUBLICATIONS ON ASTRONOMY IS THE INVOLVEMENT OF OBSERVERS FROM ALL ASPECTS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL COMMUNITY, AND ALSO THE MAJOR MANUFACTURERS OF EQUIPMENT. IT NOT ONLY CATALOGS THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE MANY MODERN EYEPIECES BUT ALSO DOCUMENTS AMATEUR OBSERVER REACTIONS AND IMPRESSIONS OVER THE YEARS, USING MANY DIFFERENT EYEPIECES. <BR><BR>EYEPIECES ARE THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT ACCESSORIES AND COLLECTIBLE ITEMS AVAILABLE TO THE AMATEUR ASTRONOMER. NO OTHER ITEM OF EQUIPMENT COMMANDS SUCH VIGOROUS DEBATE, OR HAS EVOLVED INTO SUCH A REMARKABLE ARRAY OF FORMS AND FUNCTIONS. 'CHOOSING AND USING ASTRONOMICAL EYEPIECES' PROVIDES A VAST AMOUNT OF REFERENCE MATERIAL TO POINT READERS TOWARDS THE BEST BUYS AND THE RIGHT EYEPIECES FOR DIFFERENT KINDS OF OBSERVING.

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A valuable reference that fills a number of niches including that of a buyer's guide, technical desk reference and observer's field guide. It documents the past market and its evolution, right up to the present day. In addition to appealing to practical astronomers - and potentially saving them money - it is useful both as a historical reference and as a detailed review of the current market place for this bustling astronomical consumer product.

What distinguishes this book from other publications on astronomy is the involvement of observers from all aspects of the astronomical community, and also the major manufacturers of equipment. It not only catalogs the technical aspects of the many modern eyepieces but also documents amateur observer reactions and impressions over the years, using many different eyepieces.

Eyepieces are the most talked-about accessories and collectible items available to the amateur astronomer. No other item of equipment commands such vigorous debate, or has evolved into such a remarkable array of forms and functions. 'Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces' provides a vast amount of reference material to point readers towards the best buys and the right eyepieces for different kinds of observing.

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This valuable reference fills a number of needs in the field of astronomical eyepieces, including that of a buyer's guide, observer's field guide and technical desk reference. It documents the past market for eyepieces and its evolution right up to the present day. In addition to appealing to practical astronomers - and potentially saving them money - it is useful both as a historical reference and as a detailed review of the current market place for this bustling astronomical consumer product.

What distinguishes this book from other publications on astronomy is the involvement of observers from all aspects of the astronomical community, and also the major manufacturers of equipment. It not only catalogs the technical aspects of the many modern eyepieces but also documents amateur observer reactions and impressions of their utility over the years, using many different eyepieces.

Eyepieces are the most talked-about accessories and collectible items available to the amateur astronomer. No other item of equipment commands such vigorous debate, or has evolved into such a remarkable array of forms and functions. But because of such riches, it is easy to get lost when trying to decide on what eyepieces to buy. This book will help readers choose the best eyepiece for them now and continue to serve as a treasure trove of information for years to come!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1461477220
• ISBN 13: 9781461477228
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 460