Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes: Step-By-Step Activities for Discovery

by Michael K. Gainer

Book Overview

This book demonstrates the use of an 80mm refractor and shows how it can be used as a real scientific instrument. Following step-by-step instructions users will find many activities and projects suitable for an 80mm refractor or 90mm reflector or Maksutov that have not been published elsewhere. Emphasis is on measurement and discovery activities rather than on casual observing. There are two objectives to these activities: to re-enact the process...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846284783
• ISBN13: 9781846284786
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"