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Advanced Telescope Making Techniques, Mackintosh
. Featuring Selected Articles from the Maksutov Circulars , Edited by Allan
Mackintosh. Over a period of 21 years Allan Mackintosh edited and distributed
the Maksutov Circular s to Maksutov Club members. The club was originally
organized to make a mass purchase of custom molded Maksutov corrector blanks
but it soon became apparent that a newsletter was needed to share information
on optics and practical glass working to close tolerances. Ultimately,
nearly 200 editions of the Circulars were distributed to members. From
this mass of material two 300+ page books have emerged which describe a
wide range of subjects of interest to the person who has made a telescope
and wants to learn more about this fascinating hobby.
Vol I, Optical, 320 pp Hardcover
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A Manual for Amateur Telescope
Makers. Karine and Jean-Marc Lecleire, Attention to detail and dozens
of comprehensive diagrams are the highlights of the Lecleires’ guide to
telescope making. The book begins with a useful overview on grinding and
testing mirrors. From there it painstakingly details the step-by-step methods
needed to create the optics and mounts for three reflectors: 130-millimeter
f/9.2 and 250-mm f/4.3 Newtonians, and a 300-mm f/12 Cassegrain-Coudé
telescope.
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Amateur Telescope Making 1, 2, 3, Ingalls Originally published and added to in subsequent editions these books have been re-arranged and corrected, so that they are a superb collection of facts, information and advice.
Vol 1: Mirror making & testing, workshops. 568 pp Hardcover I want to order this book now
Vol 2: Refractors, Schmidts, flats, binocs. 587 pp Hardcover I want to order this book now
Vol 3: Optical production, eyepieces, lenses. 618 pp Hardcover I want to order this book now
Atlas of the Messier Objects Highlights
of the Deep Sky - Ronald Stoyan, Stefan Binnewies, Susanne
Friedrich
The 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies of Messier’s catalog are among the most popular of all the deep sky objects and are beautiful targets for amateur observers of all abilities. This stunning new atlas presents a complete and lively account of all of the Messier objects. Details for each object given include a thoroughly-researched history of its discovery, historical observations and anecdotes, the latest scientific data detailing its astrophysical findings, and clear observational descriptions from naked eye through to large telescopes. In addition, this atlas has some of the world’s finest color astrophotos, inverted and labelled photos pointing to hidden details and neighboring objects, as well as historical sketches alongside new deep sky drawings. Quite simply, this is the most far-reaching and beautiful reference on the Messier objects there has ever been, and one that no observer should be without!
Simply THE most comprehensive guide to the Messier Objects ever published • Combines detailed historical, astrophysical, statistical and observing information for each object with stunning astrophotos and telescope sketches • Reproduces the text of Messier’s famous catalog, along with biographies of Messier and his contemporaries • Compares modern views with historical sketches from Lord Rosse, John Herschel and other illustrious figures
Astronomical Algorithms, Meeus . Provides
the rules, operation and reasonings in the mathematics listed in fifty
five chapters of astronomical calculations. A tour de force in clarity
and precision. 584 pp. Hardcover
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Astronomy
2010 A Practical Guide to the Night Sky, Dawes,
Wallce, Northfield. This yearbook has been designed for anyone
who looks at the night sky whether they are using just their eyes, a pair
of binoculars or a telescope. The book has something for everyone from
the basic novice up to the advanced amateur astronomer. This includes those
with a casual interest who might just want to know, "what is that bright
star next to the Moon?" Quasar Publishing has been producing these annual
publications since 1991. These yearbooks are written by Australians for
Australians. The main addition this year is the reintroduction of the All
Sky charts. These cover the entire night sky visible from Australian latitudes.
The best ephemeride available for the Southern Hemisphere.
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Astronomical
Tables of the Sun, Moon and Planets, Meeus. Here, in one handy reference,
are many of the past and future predictable astronomical events of interest
to amateur and professional astronomers. Among the subjects covered are
planetary phenomena 1990–2020 (inferior and superior conjunctions of Mercury
and Venus, greatest elongations of Mercury and Venus, oppositions of Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, ranus, Neptune and Pluto, etc.) oppositions of Mars 0–3000,
Equinoxes and Slostices 1–3000; phases of the Moon 1970–2050; occultations
of planets and bright stars 1990–2020; sunspot activity 1749–1994 and many
other tables (calculating the Julian Day, perpetual calendar, dates of
Easter Sunday, Jewish Calendar, Moslem Calendar and much, much, more.
A Walk Through the Southern Sky Milton D.
Heifetz and Wil Tirion Subtitled , A Guide to Stars and Constellations
and Their Legends,? this well-illustrated introduction to the southern
stars answers many of the questions often asked by beginners and first-time
travelers south of the equator: Where is the Southern Cross? When can I
see the Magellanic Clouds? What is the story behind a particular star pattern?
Using simple charts and easy star hops, the authors lead you across the
southern heavens. Great for anyone living near or below the equator or
planning a vacation to the Southern Hemisphere. 112 pages pb
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