Astronomy for Older Eyes A Guide for Aging Backyard Astronomers /

• Main Author: Chen, James L. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• 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.

This book is for the aging amateur astronomy population, including newcomers to astronomy in their retirement and hobbyists who loved peering through a telescope as a child. Whether a novice or an experienced observer, the practice of astronomy differs over the years. This guide will extend the enjo...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Chapter 1: Amateur Astronomy and its Aging Practitioners
• Chapter 2: Why Astronomy?
• Chapter 3: Keeping Healthy, Active and Backyard Astronomy
• Chapter 4: Older Eyes, Cataracts, Lasik and Laser Eye Surgery
• Chapter 5: Telescope Equipment and Growing Older
• Chapter 6: Astronomy Clubs, Public Outreach, Star Parties and Staying Social in Later Years
• Chapter 7: Physical and Environmental Challenges of Astronomy in Later Years
• Chapter 8: Traveling
• Chapter 9: Common Sense, Light Pollution and Astronomy
• Chapter 10: Wheelchair Astronomy
• Chapter 11: The After Life of Telescope Equipment and Astronomy Books
• Chapter 12: Final Thoughts
• Appendix 1: Telescope Basics
• Appendix 2: Color Filters Use
• Appendix 3: Common Telescope Formulas
• Appendix 4: Astronomical League Observing Programs
• Appendix 5: North America Star Parties
• Appendix 6: Messier Catalog
• Appendix 7: Selected Non-Messier Catalog NGC Objects
• Appendix 8: The Caldwell Catalog
• Appendix 9: The Herschel 400
• Biographies
• Bibliography
• Glossary
• Index. .