Astronomy with a Home Computer

• Main Author: Monks, Neale (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2005.
• Series: Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Popular works.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Here is a one-volume guide to just about everything computer-related for amateur astronomers! Today’s amateur astronomy is inextricably linked to personal computers. Computer-controlled "go-to" telescopes are inexpensive. CCD and webcam imaging make intensive use of the technology for capt...

Table of Contents:

• Modern Amateur Astronomy and the Internet
• Planetarium Programs and Other Astronomical Software
• Buying a Go-To Telescope
• Using and Enjoying your Telescope
• Webcam and Digital Camera Astrophotography.