Care of astronomical telescopes and accessories : a manual for the astronomical observer and amateur...
Care of astronomical telescopes and accessories : a manual for the astronomical observer and amateur...
Care of astronomical telescopes and accessories : a manual for the astronomical observer and amateur telescope maker / M. Barlow Pepin.
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Publisher
London ; New York : Springer, c2005.
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N522.2/32
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Language
English
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Physical content
xv, 253 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Sect. I. Optical equipment -- 1. Treasure in the cellar -- 2. Buying it right : consumer strategies -- 3. New instruments -- 4. Used equipment -- 5. Optical accessories -- Sect. II. Care and maintenance -- 6. Lens optics -- 7. Figured mirrors and flats -- 8. Optical tube features -- 9. Mounts and tr...
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Publisher
London ; New York : Springer, c2005.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2005.
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Summary
"Here is a complete guide for anyone who wants to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition. The latest on safely adjusting, cleaning, and maintaining your equipment is combined with thoroughly updated methods from the old masters. Here, too, are details of cho...
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Care of astronomical telescopes and accessories : a manual for the astronomical observer and amateur telescope maker / M. Barlow Pepin.
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Notes
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Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series, 1617-7185.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
c2005.
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N522.2/32
Record Identifier
74VKp4x7K3p3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKp4x7K3p3
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ISBN
185233715X (pbk. : alk. paper)
DDC
522.2
MMS ID
991019432409702626
