Telescope and techniques : An introduction to practical astronomy

By:

Kitchin, Chris

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Practical astronomy seriesPublication details: London, Springer-Verlag: 2003.Edition: 2ndDescription: xiv, 258pISBN:

9781852337254

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Other classification:

B9 P3 TC

Summary: This second - completely revised - edition of Chris Kitchin's easy-to-read book provides a carefully structured introduction to the tools of astronomy. Beginning with an in-depth look at astronomical telescopes, it progresses through a coverage of positions and motions of astronomical objects, to observing instruments and techniques. New to this edition are sections on modern small telescopes and their design, revised material on the computer processing of data, and extended appendices. Like the first edition, questions (with answers) are given so that students and enthusiastic amateur astronomers can check their progress.

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Textbook

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Textbook	Central Science Library	Central Science Library	B9 P3 TC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	SL1535986

Appendix 229-252p.

This second - completely revised - edition of Chris Kitchin's easy-to-read book provides a carefully structured introduction to the tools of astronomy. Beginning with an in-depth look at astronomical telescopes, it progresses through a coverage of positions and motions of astronomical objects, to observing instruments and techniques. New to this edition are sections on modern small telescopes and their design, revised material on the computer processing of data, and extended appendices. Like the first edition, questions (with answers) are given so that students and enthusiastic amateur astronomers can check their progress.

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