Amateur Telescope Making
Amateur Telescope Making

Author: Stephen Tonkin

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1447105672

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This book provides an introduction to the design of a variety of telescopes, mounts, and drives suitable for the home-constructor. Projects include instruments that range from a shoestring budget to specialist devices that are not commercially available. The skill level of each project is indicated and advice is provided as to what is sensible to construct, given what is commercially available. Hints and tips are included, as well as listings of reputable mail order sources of materials and components.

Making Your Own Telescope
Making Your Own Telescope

Author: Allyn J. Thompson

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780486428833

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Complete, detailed instructions and numerous diagrams for constructing a do-it-yourself telescope. No complicated mathematics are involved, and no prior knowledge of optics or astronomy is needed to follow the text's step-by-step directions. Contents cover, among other topics, materials and equipment; tube parts and alignment; eyepieces, and related problems; setting circles; and optical principles. 1973 ed. Appendixes. Index. 6 plates. 100 figures.

Build Your Own Telescope
Build Your Own Telescope

Author: Richard Berry

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780943396699

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For anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring the heavens with a telescope.

Unusual Telescopes
Unusual Telescopes

Author: Peter L. Manly

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-04-27

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780521483933

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Peter Manly surveys more than 150 unusual telescopes designed by amateur and professional astronomers to suit some special need.

The Guide to Amateur Astronomy
The Guide to Amateur Astronomy

Author: Jack Newton

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-01-19

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780521444927

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How do you choose your first telescope? Or build one from first principles? What can the deep sky offer you season-by-season? How do you get started in astrophotography? And progress to CCD imaging? The Guide to Amateur Astronomy answers the questions of the novice and the experienced amateur astronomer in one easy-to-use and comprehensive account. Throughout the emphasis is on practical methods to get you started and then develop your skills; with lavish illustrations to show you just what is possible. This second edition of the highly successful Guide has been fully revised and updated. It now takes you from basic 'piggyback' astrophotography, through the use of a cold camera to state-of- the-art CCD imaging; from studies of the planets to the most distant objects in the Universe. From guidelines for the care and adjustment of your telescope through to lists of the spectral classification of stars, amateur astronomy societies and clubs, all the information you need for your voyage of discovery and revelation is provided in this self-contained, helpful guide.