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Setting-up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)
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Product Description
This is the book to tell the intermediate-level amateur astronomer what he needs to know about observatories. It draws on the author’s practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers. It is an ideal complement to Patrick Moore’s More Small Astronomical Observatories which is a compendium of ideas for different observatory designs. Setting-up a Small Observatory covers the details of design, siting and construction once a basic type has been decided upon. It is written in a way that is equally applicable to the USA and UK (where there are slightly different building regulations) and deals with matters that are basic to building and commissioning any amateur observatory. Uniquely, David Arditti also considers the aesthetics of amateur observatories – fitting them in with family and neighbors, and maybe disguising them as more common garden buildings if necessary. Every amateur astronomer who wants a purpose-built observatory (and that is most of them!) will find this book absolutely invaluable both during the planning and the construction stages.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #71260 in Books
- Published on: 2008-03-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
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About the Author
A physicist by training and specializing in materials science, David Arditti earns his living as a music writer and classical musician. He is a member of the British Astronomical Association and a committee member of the West of London Astronomical Society. He has written papers for the BAA Journal on the construction of small observatories.
Customer Reviews
Great Boook with many real world case studies
This book gives an excellent introduction why and how to build or buy an observatory.
It starts with the description and discussion of pros and cons of various types of equipment (mounts, telescopes and imaging).
The basic concepts for amateur observatories are explained and illustrated by many pictures.
Finally a comprehensive section with many real world examples inspires to build an own observatory.
