ASTRONOMY WITH SMALL TELESCOPES by Tonkin, Stephen F ISBN 1852336293

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The purpose of this volume is to serve as a guide to give the astronomer some idea of what is attainable when using small telescopes. A range of relatively inexpensive designs are discussed and their capabilities noted.

Small telescopes have a lot to recommend them. Cost is of course a consideration, but their most positive feature is sheer portability. Some manufacturers have tried to make large telescopes more portable (with mixed success), but the opposite approach, that of making small telescopes more effective, is what this book is all about. Good 2-inch (60mm) telescopes are now available for beginners, and major American manufacturers now offer small, affordable computer-controlled instruments that are capable of superb results. Stephen Tonkin has gathered the experience of users of small telescopes to provide an insight into just what is possible - for newcomers to astronomy or experienced observers who simply want to use a small, really portable telescope.

[edit] Book Details

[edit] Title

ASTRONOMY WITH SMALL TELESCOPES

[edit] Author

Tonkin, Stephen F

[edit] ISBN

1852336293

[edit] Published

16/03/2001

[edit] Publisher

Springer-Verlag London Ltd

[edit] Binding

paperback

[edit] Retail Price

19 (GBP)

[edit] Typical Price Online

17.1 (GBP)

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