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81. Patterns in the Sky: An Introduction to Stargazing (Night Sky Astronomy for Everybody) by Ken Hewitt-White | |
Paperback: 104
Pages
(2007-09-01)
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Patterns in the Sky: An Introduction to Stargazing (Night Sky Astronomy for Everybody)
Well chosen title -- get the big picture with this book
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Great for beginners
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82. Radio astronomy for amateurs (The Amateur astronomer's library) by Frank W Hyde | |
Hardcover: 236
Pages
(1963)
Asin: B0007DZ9A6 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
83. The Night Sky Companion: A Yearly Guide to Sky-Watching 2009 (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Tammy Plotner | |
Paperback: 418
Pages
(2008-11-13)
list price: US$39.95 -- used & new: US$0.37 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0387795081 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Product Description The Night Sky Companion 2009 takes a look at astronomy every day over the course of the year offering general history, soft science, trivia, observing guidance and motivation. This book is much more than an observing guide, it's a way of learning your way round the night sky. It is written in an easy-going style ideal for 'dipping in' on the relevant day, or even reading from cover to cover. Buyers of the 2009 edition is not an updated copy of the previous volume, but rather a completely new book. All historical tie-ins, information and objects are completely fresh. Unaided-eye observers are offered an opportunity to view many objects or events, learn about their history, science and how just "looking up" can be rewarding. Binocular and small telescope users will find a wealth of things to view using simple star hop instructions and finder charts. For large-aperture telescope users looking for a challenge, some of the finest deep-sky objects are detailed, with finder maps and photographs. |
84. A Manual for Amateur Telescope Makers: With Detailed Plans to Construct Three Different Telescopes by Karine Lecleire, Jean-Marc Lecleire | |
Hardcover: 299
Pages
(2003-04)
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The novice ATMer's first stop. A "Manual for Amateur Telescope Makers" on the other hand, is more in the tradition of Jean Texereau's classic, "How to Make a Telescope", but is a far more readable and modern format. Using the three different telescope designs mentioned above, it introduces the reader to progressively more demanding concepts and techniques. Abrasive selection, grinding and polishing technique, Foucault testing, fringe testing flat mirrors, judging acceptable tolerances, defect correction, wire test, caustic test and telescope window fabrication are just a few examples. There are a couple of features I really liked about this book. It has little "tip" boxes in the style of computer books. Things like "A Few Essential Rules for Polishing", "Dealing with a Severe Turned Down Edge", "Blocking Pitch, How Thick" or "Advantages and Disadvantages of the Caustic Test" to give just a few examples from dozens in the book. The text is always succinct, clear and authoritative. Did you know that the thinner the wire, the more precise the wire test and that the diameter of the wire should be slightly larger than the opening of the slit? There are lots of tips and answers to questions that many ATMers have no doubt asked and not been answered in Texereau or Ingalls' books. In this day of cheap, value for money, mass produced telescopes, why bother to make a telescope anyway? The authors give the following reasons: it enables you to understand your own telescope more fully, it's exciting and it saves you money. Somehow these explanations seems to miss the excitement felt by those who have successfully completed quality instruments. Certainly you'll understand your scope far better than buying one off the shelf. However you'll probably be able to buy a reasonable second hand or even new small aperture (8" or less) scope for about the same price as making your own.Larger telescope fabrication does offer the chance to save quite a bit of money. Mastering techniques of optical fabrication, on the other hand, opens a new world of possibilities to you. Make your own large aperture mirrors, Cassegrain or TCT optics or whatever your imagination suggests. No longer are you confined to the design ideas of the engineers at Meade, Celestron or any other telescope makers, however worthy their thoughts may be. As the authors say, "... the figuring and testing techniques used for the 300mm mirror can be applied in the making of 375- to 500-mm mirrors." My advice to readers concerning which books to buy about telescope making is this: I have to give "A Manual for Telescope Makers" five stars although it does have some shortcomings. On many occasions it states how to do things without detailed explanations of why. It doesn't say why the authors chose a Coude type arrangement for the 300mm scope, for example, although the experienced ATMer will understand the advantages and disadvantages. Generally the book, although having a pervading tone of authority, is somewhat dogmatic and doesn't state any alternative views or areas of controversy, and it's also a little too brief in some places in order to achieve succinctness. The mount designs are briefly described, seem to be quite functional, but won't win awards for aesthetics, although they're a step up from Richard Berry's designs in "Build Your Own Telescope", which look about as boxy as a 1975 Volvo. Overall I'd say that a book like "A Manual for Telescope Makers" has been overdue and should be the first choice of novice ATMers in the decades to come. The big financial advantage of ATMing in the future will be in the fabrication of large mirrors and this book introduces the techniques involved. I love it. ... Read more |
85. Amateur Astronomy. 1st Ed by Moore Patrick | |
Hardcover:
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(1968-01-01)
Asin: B003X5938E Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
86. Observational Astronomy for Amateurs Second Edition by J. B. Sidgwick | |
Hardcover: 376
Pages
(1961)
Asin: B000LY2OA4 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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87. Amateur Astronomy: Amateur Telescope Making, Cherry Springs State Park, Sufi Observing Competition | |
Paperback: 170
Pages
(2010-09-15)
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88. Astronomy : an introduction for the amateur astronomer by Jacqueline Mitton | |
Hardcover: 142
Pages
(1978-01-01)
Asin: B00005VGMZ Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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89. Photoelectric Astronomy for Amateurs by frank wood | |
Hardcover: 223
Pages
(1963)
Asin: B0000CM17F Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
90. Astronomy for Amateurs by CamilleFlammarion | |
Kindle Edition:
Pages
(2010-10-23)
list price: US$3.99 Asin: B0048ELPF8 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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91. Objetos celestes para telescopios modernos/ Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes (Astronomia Practica Para Principiantes/ Practical Amateur Astronomy) (Spanish Edition) by Michael Covington | |
Paperback: 271
Pages
(2006-05-10)
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93. International Astronomical Union: IAU definition of planet, Doctor of Philosophy, Astronomy, Star, Planet, International Council for Science, Amateur astronomy, ... Planetary nomenclature, Solar System | |
Paperback: 152
Pages
(2009-12-10)
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94. AMATEUR ASTRONOMY: A COMPREHENSIVE AND PRACTICAL STUDY. by Colin. (Consultant Editor). Ronan | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(1989)
Isbn: 0600559084 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
95. Directory of amateur astronomy - 6 th ed. Ispra. and added. / Spravochnik lyubitelya astronomii - 6-e izd.,ispr. i dop. by P. G. Kulikovskiy | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(2009)
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96. Amateur Astronomy: Sunspot, Star hopping, Setting circles, Eclipse, GoTo (telescopes), Observation, Observational astronomy, Sidewalk astronomy, Star party, Clear Sky Chart | |
Paperback: 64
Pages
(2009-12-08)
list price: US$43.00 Isbn: 6130245262 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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97. A HANDBOOK OF PRACTICAL AMATEUR ASTRONOMY : The Amateur Astronomer's Library [First Edition] 1st by Patrick Moore | |
Hardcover:
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(1964)
Asin: B00220C4LE Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
98. Your Guide to the Sky (An Introduction to Amateur Astronomy for Everyone) | |
Paperback:
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(1994)
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99. PRACTICAL AMATEUR ASTRONOMY by PATRICK MOORE | |
Hardcover:
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(1971)
Asin: B000SI5M7U Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
100. Amateur Astronomy Organizations: National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers, Anushandhitshu Chokro Science Organization | |
Paperback: 140
Pages
(2010-09-14)
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