| Amateur Telescope Making 1999 Edition Contributor(s): Tonkin, Stephen (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1852330007 ISBN-13: 9781852330002 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 1998 Annotation: Tonkin provides an introduction to the design of a variety of telescopes, mounts, and drives suitable for the home-constructor. Projects include instruments that range from a shoestring budget to specialist devices that are not commercially available. The skill level of each project is indicated and advice is provided as to what is sensible to construct, given what is commercially available. Hints and tips are included, as well as listings of reputable mail order sources of materials and components. 70 illus. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Experiments & Projects - Science | Scientific Instruments - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 681.412 |
| LCCN: 98033566 |
| Series: Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.12" W x 9.2" (1.14 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just interested. Amateur Telescope Making offers a variety of designs for telescopes, mounts and drives which are suitable for the home-constructor. The designs range from simple to advanced, but all are within the range of a moderately well-equipped home workshop. The book not only tells the reader what he can construct, but also what it is sensible to construct given what time is available commercially. Thus each chapter begins with reasons for undertaking the project, then looks at theoretical consideration before finishing with practical instructions and advice. An indication is given as to the skills required for the various projects. Appendices list reputable sources of (mail order) materials and components. The telescopes and mounts range from "shoestring" (very cheap) instruments to specialist devices that are unavailable commercially. |