Setting-up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Arditti, David (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2008.
• Σειρά: Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.

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 making all t...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.