Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces

• Main Author: Paolini, William (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Physics.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Microwaves.; Optical engineering.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering.

This valuable reference fills a number of needs in the field of astronomical eyepieces, including that of a buyer's guide, observer's field guide and technical desk reference. It documents the past market for eyepieces and its evolution right up to the present day. In addition to appealing...

Table of Contents:

• Preface.- Part I: Background.- Chapter 1: Introducing the Astronomical Eyepiece
• Chapter 2: Choosing Eyepieces and Observing Strategies
• Chapter 3: Eyepieces for Celestial Targets and Accessories
• Chapter 4: Popular Eyepieces by AFOV Class
• Chapter 5: Advice from the Amateur Astronomer Community.- Part II: Desk Reference of Astronomical Eyepieces.- Chapter 6: How to Use This Guide
• Chapter 7: Agena to Docter
• Chapter 8: Edmund Scientific to Nikon
• Chapter 9: Olivon to Surplus Shed
• Chapter 10: Takahashi to Zooming Eyepieces.- Appendix A: Formulas and Optical Design Data
• Appendix B: Eyepiece Performance Classes
• Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.- Index.