A buyer's and user's guide to astronomical telescopes and binoculars /

Provides 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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mullaney, James, 1940-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Springer, 2007
Series:Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Buying Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars
  • Binoculars
  • Telescope Basics
  • Refracting Telescopes
  • Reflecting Telescopes
  • Catadioptric Telescopes
  • Accessories
  • Binocular Sources
  • Telescope Sources
  • Using Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars
  • Observing Techniques
  • Solar System Observing
  • Stellar System Observing
  • Deep-Sky Observing
  • Conclusion