Astronomy with a Budget Telescope An Introduction to Practical Observing /

• Main Authors: Moore, Patrick (Author), Watson, John (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2012.
• Series: Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Physics.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

If you had purchased an inexpensive astronomical telescope a few years ago, disappointment would have been almost guaranteed. In current Internet age, times have changed and most (but not quite all) telescopes have been used to favorable results. Sir Patrick Moore, working with John Watson, has surv...

Table of Contents:

• How to Buy a Budget Telescope
• How to Use a Budget Telescope
• Observing the Solar System
• Observing the Stars and Galaxies
• Photography and Imaging
• Image Processing Software
• Trying Out Two Typical Budget Telescopes
• The Next Steps.