Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers Using High-Powered Telescopes from Home

Amateur astronomers who want to enhance their capabilities to contribute to science need look no farther than this guide to using remote observatories.  The contributors cover how to build your own remote observatory as well as the existing infrastructure of commercial networks of remote observatori...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hubbell, Gerald R., Williams, Richard J. (Author), Billard, Linda M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
Series:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • From the Contents: Introduction to Remote Observatories for the Amateur Astronomer
  • Part I Designing, Building, and Operating Your Own Remote Observatory
  • Remote Observatories as Land-Based Space Probes
  • Part II Using Professional-Level Remote Observatories for your Observing Program
  • Part III Professional-Level Projects for Amateur Astronomers
  • Observing Projects for the Remote Amateur Astronomer