Visual astronomy with a small telescope

• Verfasst von: Ryan, Sean G. [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Visual astronomy with a small telescope
• Verf.angabe: Sean G. Ryan
• Ausgabe: First edition
• Verlagsort: Boca Raton ; London ; New York
• Verlag: CRC Press
• Jahr: 2025
• Umfang: xv, 180 Seiten
• Illustrationen: Illustrationen, Diagramme
• ISBN: 978-1-032-81289-2
• ISBN: 978-1-032-81852-8
• Schlagwörter: (s)Astronomie / (s)Astronomisches Instrument / (s)Fernrohr / (s)Weltall / (s)Erforschung
• Sprache: eng
• RVK-Notation: US 1500
• RVK-Notation: US 1000
• K10plus-PPN: 1901814645

Abstract

"The book presents a practical guide to using a small astronomical telescope of a size that corresponds to most "first" telescopes - 75 to 150 mm, i.e. 3 to 6 inches, in diameter. The book is intended for people who are sufficiently interested in astronomy to have purchased a small telescope or received one as a gift, but who have not yet developed much experience of using one. They may have looked at the Moon and major planets and then be wondering, "What next?" There are many books catering for casual star gazing and many more advanced books dealing with astrophotography and astrophysics, but this is for someone who has acquired their first telescope and doesn't know how to make the most of it. It explains how the optics of the telescope function, so the reader understands what their telescope can do and how eyepieces should be selected and used depending on the type of object being observed. It details different types of astronomical objects, their astrophysical significance, and then how to observe them. It contains 55 detailed, clear charts of over 400 objects suitable for visual observing with a small telescope, and explains how to locate them without needing a computer-controlled telescope. It will help readers make the most of their telescope to successfully observe the Universe and, hopefully, kick-start a life-long interest in stargazing"--