Astronomy with Small Telescopes || Modifying the Orion ShortTube Reflector

✍ Scribed by Tonkin, Stephen F.

• Book ID: 118736997
• Publisher: Springer London
• Year: 2001
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 878 KB
• Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 1447102290
• DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-0229-8_7

✦ Synopsis

Small telescopes, whether simple beginners' telescopes or refined computer-controlled instruments, are gaining popularity fast as technology improves and public interest increases. In this book the author has brought together the experience of small telescope users to provide an insightful look into just what is possible. It is written for newcomers to astronomy and experts. Topics covered include: refractors, reflectors, advanced catadioptric telescopes, and a simple radio telescope. Almost everyone with an interest in practical astronomy will want this book.