Binocular Astronomy

• Main Author: Tonkin, Stephen (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2014.
• Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Binoculars have, for many, long been regarded as an “entry level” observational tool, and relatively few have used them as a serious observing instrument. This is changing! Many people appreciate the relative comfort of two-eyed observing, but those who use binoculars come to realize that they offer...

Table of Contents:

• Why Binoculars?
• Binocular Optics and Mechanics
• Choosing Binoculars
• Evaluating Binoculars
• Care and Maintenance of Binoculars
• Mounting Binoculars
• Binocular Telescopes
• Accessories
• Observing Techniques
• 200 Objects for Binoculars.