Download or read book So You Want a Meade LX Telescope written by Lawrence Harris and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-07-20 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computers and Astronomy Perhaps every generation of astronomers believes that their telescopes are the best that have ever been. They are surely all correct! The great leap of our time is that computer-designed and machined parts have led to more accurately made com- nents that give the astronomer ever better views. The manual skills of the craftsman mirror grinder have been transformed into the new-age skills of the programmer and the machine maker. (The new products did not end the work of craftsman te- scope makers, though. Many highly skilled amateur/professional opticians cont- ued to produce good-quality mirrors that are still seen today. ) Amateur-priced telescopes are now capable of highly accurate tracking and computer control that were once only the province of professionals. This has greatly increased the p- sibilities of serious astronomy projects for which tailor-made software has been developed. Add a CCD camera to these improved telescopes (see Chap. 3), and you bring a whole new dimension to your astronomy (see Fig. 1. 1). Look Before You Leap! But first, a word of caution. Unless you are already familiar with astronomy and basic telescopes, it is not wise to start spending large amounts of money on a we- featured telescope. Such an instrument might otherwise be subsequently abandoned due to a perceived overcomplexity coupled with a waning interest.
Download or read book Using the Meade ETX written by Mike Weasner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-01-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Meade ETX range of telescopes is one of the most successful ever made. It is low-cost, has sold in its tens of thousands, and is available in almost every country. Here, ETX expert Mike Weasner reveals everything any amateur astronomer ever wanted to know about the telescope. First book dedicated entirely to the ETX. Written by an acknowledged world authority. Describes the "best" 100 objects to begin observing. Contains detailed hints and tips aimed at getting the best out of the ETX. Features imaging (photographic and digital) as well as visual observing.
Download or read book A User s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes written by Martin Peston and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" a series LXD55 or LXD75 computer-controlled ("goto") telescope, containing a wealth of useful information for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The manufacturer’s manuals are not nearly detailed enough to be of real help to beginners. No other book offers advanced techniques for more experienced LXD series users.
Download or read book Instruction Manual written by Meade Instruments Corp and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Use a Computerized Telescope written by Michael A. Covington and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-09-26 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first handbook that describes how to start observing the sky with a computerized telescope.
Download or read book TELESCOPE Rx The BIG Book on Equipping Maintaining and Using a Telescope written by Clay Sherrod and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The investment in our love of space and skygazing can be high. All too often, we are led to believe that we did not have enough equipment, or have the wrong equipment or we are not doing things right. Telescope Rx is intended to provide solid and practical advice on everything from setting up a telescope, eyepieces, important accessories and even computer or smart phone programs to run the telescope, then turning that telescope into a nightly research tool with projects for every night you wish to pursue. This is your directory to properly outfit your telescope without spending lots of money; what the functions of astronomical telescope are, pitfalls to avoid in purchasing, and ultimately your guide to pursue some serious scientific studies with your telescope after you have had your long look around. The sky is out there for all of us to study and enjoy. Through your proper understanding of how to set up a telescope and do those studies, you mind, spirit and enthusiasm will grow.
Download or read book Astronomy with Small Telescopes written by Stephen Tonkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small telescopes, whether simple beginners' telescopes or refined computer-controlled instruments, are gaining popularity fast as technology improves and public interest increases. In this book the author has brought together the experience of small telescope users to provide an insightful look into just what is possible. It is written for newcomers to astronomy and experts. Topics covered include: refractors, reflectors, advanced catadioptric telescopes, and a simple radio telescope. Almost everyone with an interest in practical astronomy will want this book.
Download or read book Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope written by Rod Mollise and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes such as the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs. The author describes what these instruments will do, how to use them, and which are the best - he draws on 25-years of experience with telescopes. There are sections on accessories, observing techniques, and hints and tips on: cleaning, collimating, maintaining the telescope, mounting, using the telescope in various conditions, computer control, and imaging (wet, digital and CCD). This is the perfect book for amateur astronomers who are about to invest in a new Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov telescope, or for those who already have one and want to get the most out of it.
Download or read book The Telescope written by Geoff Andersen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the telescope includes discussion of such related topics as the dark-adapted human eye, interferometry, adaptive optics, and remote sensing.
Download or read book Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope written by Allan Hall and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-14 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dobsonian telescopes are the most popular beginner telescope and first came to prominence in the 1960's. They have provided many thousands of amateur sky-watchers with a low-cost, dependable telescope which allows them to see deep into the night skies. There are numerous types of this popular telescope which are available to buy, and getting the one that best suits your needs is something that could prove to be a challenge. In this new book by Allan Hall, Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope, you will find all the information you will need to make the most informed choice on your purchase, including: *A brief history of the telescope *The different manufacturers *Selecting the right one for your purposes *Accessories *Set up and use *Useful tips and tricks *Where to find more information *And much more... A telescope is not an insignificant purchase and you may want to make sure you spend your hard earned money where it counts when it comes to getting the right piece of equipment for your star-gazing, so it pays to make sure that you are going to buy something that is relevant to you and which will give you many years of pleasure. By reading Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope, you will become more informed and better positioned to make the right choice, the first time. And with a special section devoted to the accessories you can buy, including things like eyepieces, filters, cases, collimators and many more, you will also be making the right choices when it comes to these too. Whether you are watching the skies from the comfort of your own back yard, or using your telescope at a remote dark site it pays to get the right equipment for you. Get your copy of Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope now! Make sure you know all about this wonderful type of telescope, before you buy.
Download or read book Telescope Optics written by Harrie G. J. Rutten and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Telescopes for Astronomy written by Christopher J. Hughes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astronomy is loved by many people around the world, either for serious research or for fun and curiosity. The one piece of apparatus you need for this endeavor is a good telescope. Learn all about telescopes and how you can use them to explore the sky and all its elements.
Download or read book Reflecting Telescope Optics I written by Raymond N. Wilson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-07 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete compendium on the physics and applications of telescope optics, underlying the original and oldest of astronomical instruments. Thoroughly scholarly work that provides both the historical perspective and the state-of-the-art technology, such as the 4-lens corrector of Delabre and the LADS corrector. Newly updated edition brings this authoritative work completely up to date.. From the reviews "... an unequalled reference for those who have interest in the field ... a unique reference in a superb presentation." ESO Messenger
Download or read book All about Telescopes written by Sylvester Watson and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warning: After Reading This, You Might Want To Spend Your Nights More With The Sky Than Your Wife/Husband!Has The Night Sky Always Fascinated You Since You Were A Child? Do You Often Wonder What Lies Beyond The Dark Expanse Above? Do You Want To Fathom The Mysteries Of The Infinite Universe?At Last! A Guide That Explains Astronomy And Telescopes In Layman's Language, Leaving All The Technical Jargon Out! Understand The Basics Of Astronomy And Telescopes... And Re-Awaken That Long Lost Discoverer Within You!The beauty and glory of the world is best seen through a telescope. However, you require guidance to derive the maximum fun and benefit from your telescope. This guidance can be easily obtained in the 110-page book, "All About Telescopes: Seeing and Believing." Beautifully written and well organized with valuable telescope tips, this book can definitely deliver what its title promises-loads of fun with your telescope.
Download or read book Revamping Hanover College Observatory written by Jacob Hobbs and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report details the revitalization of the Meade LX200 16-inch telescope located at the Hanover College Observatory, which had been non-operational due to multiple mechanical and technological issues. Initiated as a senior engineering project, the team was tasked with diagnosing and resolving issues including a runaway motor, oil leaks, and a stuck declination (DEC) motor lock, which had rendered the telescope inoperative for nearly a decade. The project was conducted with a strict budget of2,500, with most of the funds provided externally from the Physics and Astronomy Department, limiting the direct financial impact on our team's allocated budget. Key to the project's success was the implementation of the Autostar Upgrade Kit, which replaced the outdated and malfunctioning PCB with modern, simplified technology that enhanced the telescope's functionality and reliability. This upgrade, complemented by the integration of a Revolution Imager and WiFi control, not only fixed the existing issues but also modernized the telescope to be comparable with contemporary models such as the MeadeLX200 'GPS' series. The project outcomes included a fully operational telescope that significantly enhances the observational capabilities at Hanover College, providing a valuable tool for education and research. The total expenditure amounted to only1,700, demonstrating a cost-effective approach to solving complex engineering problems. Future enhancements are envisioned to further improve the observatory's facilities, aiming to make Hanover College a prominent center for astronomy in the region.
Download or read book The Telescope written by Louis Bell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Telescope This book is written for the many observers, who use telescopes for study or pleasure and desire more information about their construction and properties. Not being a handbook in two or more thick quartos, it attempts neither exhaustive technicalities nor popular descriptions of great observatories and their work. It deals primarily with principles and their application to such instruments as are likely to come into the possession, or within reach, of students and others for whom the Heavens have a compelling call. Much has been written of telescopes, first and last, but it is for the most part scattered through papers in three or four languages, and quite inaccessible to the ordinary reader. For his benefit the references are, so far as is practicable, to English sources, and dimensions are given, regretfully, in English units. Certain branches of the subject are not here discussed for lack of space or because there is recent literature at hand to which reference can be made. Such topics are telescopes notable chiefly for their dimensions, and photographic apparatus on which special treatises are available. Celestial photography is a branch of astronomy which stands on its own feet, and although many telescopes are successfully used for photography through the help of color screens, the photographic telescope proper and its use belongs to a field somewhat apart, requiring a technique quite its own. It is many years, however, since any book has dealt with the telescope itself, apart from the often repeated accounts of the marvels it discloses. The present volume contains neither pictures of nebulae nor speculations as to the habitibility of the planets; it merely attempts to bring the facts regarding the astronomer's chief instrument of research somewhere within grasp and up to the present time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Astronomy James E Webb Space Telescope written by Lester G Warren and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feelings are building up in the hearts of every astronomer as humanity takes one enormous stride into the future of astronomy and another step into one world hundreds of thousands of times after the formation of the macrocosm (also known as the Big Bang to some). What can we expect the James Webb Space Telescope to reveal regarding the possibility of alien life? the exosphere Black holes, distant planets, and so on. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) debuted its first photographs to the world on July 12, 2022, and the world has never been the same since. This book is intended to provide every astronomer, stargazer, and connoisseur of constellations with information on how far we may go with this improvement of the Hubble telescope when new questions about its potential for discovery arise. It Further Discussed The: Advantages of Space Telescope Disadvantages of Space Telescope Exoplanet Five Ways to Discover a Planet Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now if you want to Get More Details About James Webb Space Telescope And So On.
