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Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope
Taschenbuch von Neil English
Sprache: Englisch

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In the 1960's, American amateur astronomer, John Dobson, designed a revolutionary kind of astronomical telescope featuring a lightweight large-aperture reflecting system on a simple mounting, using the then-revolutionary material called teflon. The design combines simplicity and portability with large-aperture prowess. Thirty years later Dobsonians remain supreme for visually observing faint deep-sky objects and are one of the best-selling large telescopes in the USA and Europe. This popularity is reflected in the recent increase of companies now heavily marketing Dobsonians, in particular, Meade (the "Lightbridge" range), Orion USA (XT Intelliscope series), and Skywatcher (Skyliner and Flextube models). This book is the ultimate guide to buying and using commercial Dobsonians, both 'Econo' and 'Primo' models, with in-depth accounts for the various models (plus accessories) on the market and descriptions of the many innovations that amateurs have made to optimize their telescopes' performance.
In the 1960's, American amateur astronomer, John Dobson, designed a revolutionary kind of astronomical telescope featuring a lightweight large-aperture reflecting system on a simple mounting, using the then-revolutionary material called teflon. The design combines simplicity and portability with large-aperture prowess. Thirty years later Dobsonians remain supreme for visually observing faint deep-sky objects and are one of the best-selling large telescopes in the USA and Europe. This popularity is reflected in the recent increase of companies now heavily marketing Dobsonians, in particular, Meade (the "Lightbridge" range), Orion USA (XT Intelliscope series), and Skywatcher (Skyliner and Flextube models). This book is the ultimate guide to buying and using commercial Dobsonians, both 'Econo' and 'Primo' models, with in-depth accounts for the various models (plus accessories) on the market and descriptions of the many innovations that amateurs have made to optimize their telescopes' performance.
Über den Autor
Experienced observer and writer on astronomy, Neil English has enjoyed looking through and writing about Dobsonian telescopes of all vintages. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Neil has been a regular contributor to Britain's Astronomy Now for over 15 years. His work has also appeared in Astronomy magazine and New Scientist. He holds a PhD. in biochemistry and a BSc in physics and astronomy. English is the also the author of the sister Springer title, Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope. He observes from the dark skies of rural, central Scotland, where he lives with his wife and two young sons.
Zusammenfassung

A recent upsurge in sales of commercially-made Dobsonians make this book very timely

Includes speculation on how Dobsonians will change and improve in the future

Contains many practical and useful hints and tips from a variety of Dobsonian owners

Includes supplementary material: [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- Part I: The Dobsonian Telescope.- Chapter 1: John Dobson, The Man and His Legacy.- Chapter 2: Know Thy Dob!.- Chapter 3: The Mini-Dobs.- Chapter 4: Getting Serious.- Chapter 5: The Planetary Dobs.- Chapter 6: The 12-inch to 16-inch Dobs.- Chapter 7: Different Strokes.- Chapter 8: Here Be Monsters!.- Part II: Using Your Dobsonian.- Chapter 9: Accessorizing Your Dob.- Chapter 10: Adjusting, Maintaining, and Testing Your Dob.- Chapter 11: Sketching and Imaging with Your Dob.- Chapter 12: Where Next, Columbus?.- Appendix A: References.- Appendix B: Useful Formula.- Appendix C: Glossary.- Index.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 248
Reihe: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Inhalt: xiii
232 S.
13 s/w Illustr.
105 farbige Illustr.
232 p. 118 illus.
105 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9781441987853
ISBN-10: 1441987851
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 80023437
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: English, Neil
Auflage: 2011
Hersteller: Springer New York
Springer US, New York, N.Y.
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Maße: 235 x 155 x 14 mm
Von/Mit: Neil English
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.07.2011
Gewicht: 0,382 kg
preigu-id: 107110668
Über den Autor
Experienced observer and writer on astronomy, Neil English has enjoyed looking through and writing about Dobsonian telescopes of all vintages. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Neil has been a regular contributor to Britain's Astronomy Now for over 15 years. His work has also appeared in Astronomy magazine and New Scientist. He holds a PhD. in biochemistry and a BSc in physics and astronomy. English is the also the author of the sister Springer title, Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope. He observes from the dark skies of rural, central Scotland, where he lives with his wife and two young sons.
Zusammenfassung

A recent upsurge in sales of commercially-made Dobsonians make this book very timely

Includes speculation on how Dobsonians will change and improve in the future

Contains many practical and useful hints and tips from a variety of Dobsonian owners

Includes supplementary material: [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- Part I: The Dobsonian Telescope.- Chapter 1: John Dobson, The Man and His Legacy.- Chapter 2: Know Thy Dob!.- Chapter 3: The Mini-Dobs.- Chapter 4: Getting Serious.- Chapter 5: The Planetary Dobs.- Chapter 6: The 12-inch to 16-inch Dobs.- Chapter 7: Different Strokes.- Chapter 8: Here Be Monsters!.- Part II: Using Your Dobsonian.- Chapter 9: Accessorizing Your Dob.- Chapter 10: Adjusting, Maintaining, and Testing Your Dob.- Chapter 11: Sketching and Imaging with Your Dob.- Chapter 12: Where Next, Columbus?.- Appendix A: References.- Appendix B: Useful Formula.- Appendix C: Glossary.- Index.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 248
Reihe: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Inhalt: xiii
232 S.
13 s/w Illustr.
105 farbige Illustr.
232 p. 118 illus.
105 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9781441987853
ISBN-10: 1441987851
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 80023437
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: English, Neil
Auflage: 2011
Hersteller: Springer New York
Springer US, New York, N.Y.
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Maße: 235 x 155 x 14 mm
Von/Mit: Neil English
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.07.2011
Gewicht: 0,382 kg
preigu-id: 107110668
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