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Telescopes and Techniques

An Introduction to Practical Astronomy

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  • © 1995

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Authors:
  1. Christopher Robert Kitchin

    1. University Observatory, University of Hertfordshire, Hertford, Hertfordshire, UK

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Part of the book series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series (PATRICKMOORE)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Telescopes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Types of Telescope

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      Pages 3-23

    3. Telescope Optics

      • Christopher Robert Kitchin
      Pages 25-48

    4. Modern Small Telescope Design

      • Christopher Robert Kitchin
      Pages 49-55

  3. Positions and Motions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 57-57
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    2. Positions in the Sky

      • Christopher Robert Kitchin
      Pages 59-78

    3. Movements of Objects in the Sky

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      Pages 79-100

    4. Telescope Mountings

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      Pages 101-112

  4. Observing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Electromagnetic Radiation

      • Christopher Robert Kitchin
      Pages 115-120

    3. Visual Observing

      • Christopher Robert Kitchin
      Pages 121-148

    4. Detectors and Imaging

      • Christopher Robert Kitchin
      Pages 149-161

    5. Data Processing

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      Pages 163-167

    6. Photometry

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      Pages 169-176

    7. Spectroscopy

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      Pages 177-184

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 185-204
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About this book

Chris Kitchin has written an easy-to-read book explaining how to use a small telescope and find your way around the sky. Covering all the basic topics - telescopes, optics, positions and motion, observing, and instruments - Telescopes and Techniques has been designed as an introduction for anyone wanting a firm grounding in the essentials of astronomy.
Whether you are an amateur astronomer, an undergraduate student, or just someone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject, Telescopes and Techniques is an ideal place to start.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University Observatory, University of Hertfordshire, Hertford, Hertfordshire, UK

    Christopher Robert Kitchin

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