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A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

Handbook / Manual Out of Print
By: James Mullaney
203 pages, 78 illus, 63 in col
Publisher: Springer Nature
A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars
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  • A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars ISBN: 9781846284397 Paperback Apr 2007 Out of Print #161471
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About this book

Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced amateur astronomers (level of Sky & Telescope) will find this book invaluable and fascinating.

Amateur astronomers are always contemplating the "next telescope up" and this will point the way to the most suitable instrument to which they should aspire. Similarly, those who are buying their first telescope - and these days not necessarily a low-cost one - will be able to compare and contrast different types and makes.

Jim Mullaney is an astronomy writer, lecturer and consultant who has published more than 500 articles and five books: he has also been an editor for Sky & Telescope, Astronomy, and Star & Sky magazines. One of the contributors to Carl Sagan's award-winning Cosmos PBS-Television series, his work has received recognition from such notables as Sir Arthur Clarke, Johnny Carson, Ray Bradbury, Dr. Wernher von Braun, and one of his former students - NASA scientist/astronaut Dr. Jay Apt. He is probably the ideal person to write this book, containing as it does a directory of instruments offered by all the major manufacturers.

This exciting, upbeat new guide provides an extensive overview of binoculars and telescopes. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand and model of such instruments on today's market - truly an invaluable treasure-trove of information and helpful advice for all amateur astronomers. Also includes details on the the latest released telescope lines, e.g., the 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch aperture models of the Meade LX-R series.

Contents

Acknowledgements.- Preface.- Introduction.- Part I: Binoculars.- Part II: Refracting Telescopes.- Part III: Reflecting Telescopes.- Part IV: Catadioptric (Compound) Telescopes.- Part V: Hybrid and Special Telescopes.- Observing Hints and Programs.- References.- Index.- About the Author.

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Biography

Jim Mullaney is an astronomy writer, lecturer and consultant who has published more than 500 articles and five books: he has also been an editor for Sky & Telescope, Astronomy, and Star & Sky magazines. One of the contributors to Carl Sagan's award-winning Cosmos PBS-Television series, his work has received recognition from such notables as Sir Arthur Clarke, Johnny Carson, Ray Bradbury, Dr. Wernher von Braun, and one of his former students -- NASA scientist/astronaut Dr. Jay Apt.

Handbook / Manual Out of Print
By: James Mullaney
203 pages, 78 illus, 63 in col
Publisher: Springer Nature
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From the reviews: "Purchasing your first pair of binoculars or first telescope can be an intimidating task. ! James Mullaney's book is an invaluable guide to aid in your purchase. ! He has compiled comprehensive, up-to-date product and contact information for manufacturers and suppliers of binoculars and telescopes. ! While it's certainly a great book for the novice observer, advanced amateurs will probably find that the book covers too much familiar ground to warrant purchasing." (Jennifer Birriel, Sky & Telescope, November, 2007)

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