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Setting-up a small observatory : from concept to construction /

"Every amateur astronomer who is considering a purpose-built observatory will find this book absolutely invaluable during both the planning and the construction stages. Drawing on David Arditti's practical experience and that of many other amateur astronomers, it gives invaluable help in m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Arditti, David
Otros Autores: Moore, Patrick
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer Science + Business Media, ©2008.
Colección:Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Telescopes and techniques
  • The observatory site
  • Types of observatories
  • To build or to buy?
  • Techniques of construction
  • Finishing the observatory
  • Organising the observatory
  • Comfort and convenience
  • Some case studies
  • Maintaining and getting the best from equipment
  • Appendix 1: Observatory manufacturers
  • Appendix 2: Useful web links.