Setting-up a small observatory from concept to construction /
"Every amateur astronomer who is considering a purpose-built observatory will find this book absolutely invaluable during both the planning and the construction stages. Drawing on David Arditti's practical experience and that of many other amateur astronomers, it gives invaluable help in m...
| Main Author: | Arditti, David. |
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| Other Authors: | Moore, Patrick., SpringerLink (Online Service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Springer Science + Business Media,
©2008.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xv, 235 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series: |
Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Telescopes and techniques
- The observatory site
- Types of observatories
- To build or to buy?
- Techniques of construction
- Finishing the observatory
- Organising the observatory
- Comfort and convenience
- Some case studies
- Maintaining and getting the best from equipment
- Appendix 1: Observatory manufacturers
- Appendix 2: Useful web links.