Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker
Commercially-made astronomical telescopes are better and less expensive than ever before, and their optical and mechanical performance can be superb. When a good-quality telescope fails to perform as well as it might, the reason is quite probably that it needs a little care and attention! Here is a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Springer London
2005, 2005
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2005 |
| Series: | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Optical Equipment
- Treasure in the Cellar
- Buying It Right: Consumer Strategies
- New Instruments
- Used Equipment
- Optical Accessories
- Care and Maintenance
- Lens Optics
- Figured Mirrors and Flats
- Optical Tube Features
- Mounts and Tripods
- Collimation and Adjustment Techniques
- Protection, Refinishing and Surface Treatments
- Storage
- Equipment Projects and Tips