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 astronom
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Astronomy of the Milky Way The Observer’s Guide to the Southern/Northern Sky Parts 1 and 2 hardcover set Mike Inglis Astronomy of the Milky Way Part 1: Observer’s Guide to the Northern Sky Mike Inglis Astronomy of the Milky Way Part 2: Observer’s Guide to the Southern Sky Mike Inglis Observing Comets Nick James and Gerald North Telescopes and Techniques An Introduction to Practical Astronomy Chris Kitchin Seeing Stars The Night Sky Through Small Telescopes Chris Kitchin and Robert W. Forrest
Deep Sky Observing The Astronomical Tourist Steve R. Coe
Photo-guide to the Constellations A Self-Teaching Guide to Finding Your Way Around the Heavens Chris Kitchin
Visual Astronomy in the Suburbs A Guide to Spectacular Viewing Antony Cooke
Solar Observing Techniques Chris Kitchin
Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies A New Approach to Observing Deep Space Antony Cooke Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes Step-by-Step Activities for Discovery Michael K. Gainer The Practical Astronomer’s Deep-sky Companion Jess K. Gilmour Observing Variable Stars Gerry A. Good Observer’s Guide to Stellar Evolution The Birth, Life and Death of Stars Mike Inglis Field Guide to the Deep Sky Objects Mike Inglis
How to Observe the Sun Safely Lee Macdonald The Sun in Eclipse Sir Patrick Moore and Michael Maunder Transit When Planets Cross the Sun Sir Patrick Moore and Michael Maunder Light Pollution Responses and Remedies Bob Mizon Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs Martin Mobberley The New Amateur Astronomer Martin Mobberley Lunar and Planetary Webcam User’s Guide Martin Mobberley (Continued after Index)
Setting-up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction David Arditti With a Foreword by
Patrick Moore
David Arditti BSc, MSc, PhD. British Astronomical Association [email protected]
Library of Congress Control Number: 2007931612 Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series ISSN 1617-7185 ISBN: 978-0-387-34521-5
e-ISBN: 978-0-387-68621-9
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