Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces

• Main Author: Paolini, William. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
• Subjects: Physics.; Astronomy.; Microwaves.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7723-5

This valuable reference�fills a number of needs in the field of astronomical eyepieces, including that of a buyer's guide,�observer's field guide and technical desk reference. It documents the past market for eyepieces�and its evolution right up to the present day. In addition to appealing...

Table of Contents:

• Preface.-�Part I: Background.-�Chapter 1: Introducing the Astronomical Eyepiece
• Chapter 2: Choosing Eyepieces and Observing Strategies
• Chapter 3: Eyepieces for Celestial Targets and Accessories
• Chapter 4: Popular Eyepieces by AFOV Class
• Chapter 5: Advice from the Amateur Astronomer Community.-�Part II: Desk Reference of Astronomical Eyepieces.-�Chapter 6: How to Use This Guide
• Chapter 7: Agena to Docter
• Chapter 8: Edmund Scientific to Nikon
• Chapter 9: Olivon to Surplus Shed
• Chapter 10: Takahashi to Zooming Eyepieces.-�Appendix A: Formulas and Optical Design Data
• Appendix B: Eyepiece Performance Classes
• Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.-�Index.