Astronomy with a Home Computer (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)

by Neale Monks

Book Overview

Almost all amateur astronomers now use computers. Today's astronomical telescopes, even relatively inexpensive models, are computer-controlled. Imaging and image processing is today mostly digital.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852338059
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Good Book

Author Neale Monks sees real potential in computer controlled telescopes. He wants his readers to put their home computers to use for astronomy and get involved in the online astronomy scene. Monks also does an extensive survey and review of the software that is available for home astronomy use. A 3 page table compares 20 different software packages. Monks also concludes that there is not any single best operating system for home comp/astronomy. Monks also has a lengthy discussion of what to look for in buying and using a comp-ready telescope. This is a very good book.