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Author Covington, Michael A., 1957-

Title How to use a computerized telescope / Michael A. Covington.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 223 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Practical amateur astronomy
Practical amateur astronomy.
Note Includes index.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary The first handbook that describes how to start observing the sky with a computerized telescope.
Contents Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Content; Part I Telescopes in general; Chapter 1 Welcome to amateur astronomy!; Chapter 2 How the sky moves; Chapter 3 How telescopes track the stars; Chapter 4 Using equatorial mounts and wedges; Chapter 5 Telescope optics; Chapter 6 Eyepieces and optical accessories; Chapter 7 Astrophotography; Chapter 8 Troubleshooting; Part II Three classic telescopes; Chapter 9 Three that led the revolution; Chapter 10 Meade LX200; Chapter 11 Celestron NexStar 5 and 8; Chapter 12 Meade Autostar (ETX and LX90); EXAMPLE OF FINDING A MESSIER OBJECT.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Telescopes -- Automatic control -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Telescopes -- Automatic control.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Subject Telescopes.
Computerized instruments -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Computerized instruments.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Other Form: Print version: Covington, Michael A., 1957- How to use a computerized telescope. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002 0521007909 9780521007900 (DLC) 2002024693 (OCoLC)49284260
ISBN 9780511338090 (electronic book)
0511338090 (electronic book)
0511336918
9780511336911
9780511251993 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader)
0511251998 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader)
9780521007900 (paperback)
0521007909 (paperback)
0521007909 (paperback)

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