Choosing And Using A Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope – A Guide To C

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Amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes such as the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs. The author describes what these instruments will do, how to use them, and which are the best – he draws on 25-years of experience with telescopes. There are sections on accessories, observing techniques, and hints and tips on: cleaning, collimating, maintaining the telescope, mounting, using the telescope in various conditions, computer control, and imaging (wet, digital and CCD). This is the perfect book for amateur astronomers who are about to invest in a new Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov telescope, or for those who already have one and want to get the most out of it.

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Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

From the Publisher

Amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes such as the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs. The author describes what these instruments will do, how to use them, and which are the best – he draws on 25-years of experience with telescopes. There are sections on accessories, observing techniques, and hints and tips on: cleaning, collimating, maintaining the telescope, mounting, using the telescope in various conditions, computer control, and imaging (wet, digital and CCD). This is the perfect book for amateur astronomers who are about to invest in a new Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov telescope, or for those who already have one and want to get the most out of it.

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“”The commercial availability of high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes (SCTs) has been a major factor in the upsurge of interest in amateur astronomy.”” “”Modern SCTs and other CATs – catadioptric (lens-mirror) telescopes – are incredibly capable tools for amateur astronomers. Models range from 3 1/2-inch portable instruments to 16-inch giants, and all sizes now have computer-control at least as an option. But because they are real scientific instruments, using them can sometimes be tricky. Rewarding but tricky.”” “”Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is exactly what this book is about. Its a compilation of the hints, tips and general wisdom of many experienced SCT users, distilled by Rod Mollise, who has used SCTs himself for some 25 years.””–BOOK JACKET.

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Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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