THE 20-CM SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE
Written by Peter L. Manly
Published by Press Syndicate Of The University Of Cambridge
in 1999
ISBN: 0521644410
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THE 20-CM SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE
Written by Peter L. Manly.
Stock no. 2128102
1st thus.
1999.
Softcover.
Slightly better than very good condition.
A practical observing guide using one of the most popular type of compact telescope. Techniques for viewing the Moon, the planetary system and the deep sky; interesting projects to try; discusses a full range of telescope accessories and detectors with advice on their use. Orange cardwraps. B/w illustrations and photos. xviii and 265 pages including index. ISBN: 0521644410. Some light rubbing to cover edges. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean.
Front cover
Contents
- 1. History and development of the 20-cm Schmidt-Cassegrain
- 2. First observation - the Moon
- 3. Planets, double stars and other bright things
- 4. Deep sky
- 5. A couple of interesting problems
- 6. Some accessories for the telescope
- 7. Observing with friends
- 8. Projects
- 9. Photography
- 10. Photometers, computers, image intensifiers and television
- 11. Afterword
- Appendices