The Vixen Star Book User Guide How to Use the Star Book TEN and the Original Star Book

This book is for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Vixen Star Book Ten telescope mount or its predecessor. A revolution in amateur astronomy has occurred in the past decade with the wide availability of high tech, computer-driven, Go-To telescopes. Vixen Optics is leading the way by offer...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chen, James, Chen, Adam (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Brief History of Vixen Computerized Telescope Mounts for Amateurs
  • Backyard Astronomy Basics
  • Introduction to the Star Book-TEN
  • Basic Operation of the Star Book-TEN
  • Learned Lessons in Using the Star Book-TEN
  • Introduction to the Original Star Book
  • Basic Operation of the Star Book
  • Learned Lessons in Using the Star Book
  • Notes on the Star Book-One and Star Book-S systems
  • Accessories for Vixen Mounts
  • Mounting Other Optical Tubes on the Vixen Mounts
  • Maintenance and Care of the Star Book mounts