4. Edition - May 2007
19.90 Euro
2007. 432 Pages, Softcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 0-471-75063-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-75063-5 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Short description
Now more than ever, the backyard astronomer has a dazzling array of choices when it comes to telescope shopping. In this fully updated edition of Star Ware, award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington provides extensive reviews of all the latest astronomical equipment, from the most popular telescopes to hard-to-find accessories. He offers step-by-step guidance in all aspects of purchasing; presents tips and tricks for the set-up, care, and maintenance of astronomical equipment; and includes updated lists of related Web sites.

From the contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition.

Acknowledgments.

1. Parlez Vous "Telescope?"

2. In the Beginning.

3. So You Want to Buy a Telescope.

4. Two Eyes are Better than One.

5. Attention Shoppers.

6. The "Eyes" Have It.

7. The Right Stuff.

8. The Homemade Astronomer.

9. Till Death Do You Part.

10. A Few Tricks of the Trade.

Appendices.

A. Specs at a Glance.

B. Eyepiece Marketplace.

C. The Astronomical Yellow Pages.

D. An Astronomer's Survival Guide.

E. Astronomical Resources.

F. English/Metric Conversion.

G. Star Ware Reader Survey.