Astronomy with a Home Computer

Neale Monks - Collection Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series

210 pages, parution le 13/04/2005

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Résumé

Here is a one-volume guide to just about everything computer-related for amateur astronomers!

Today's amateur astronomy is inextricably linked to personal computers. Computer-controlled "go-to" telescopes are inexpensive. CCD and webcam imaging make intensive use of the technology for capturing and processing images. Planetarium software provides information and an easy interface for telescopes. The Internet offers links to other astronomers, information, and software. The list goes on and on.

Find out here how to choose the best planetarium program: are commercial versions really better than freeware? Learn how to optimise a go-to telescope, or connect it to a lap-top. Discover how to choose the best webcam and use it with your telescope. Create a mosaic of the Moon, or high-resolution images of the planets...

Astronomy with a Home Computer is designed for every amateur astronomer who owns a home computer, whether it is running Microsoft Windows, Mac O/S or Linux. It doesn't matter what kind of telescope you own either - a small refractor is just as useful as a big "go-to" SCT for most of the projects in this book.

Written for: Amateur astronomers

Sommaire

Chapter l: Introduction
Chapter 2: Modern amateur astronomy and the Internet
Chapter 3: Planetarium programs and other astronomical software
Chapter 4: Buying a go-to telescope
Chapter 5: Using and enjoying your telescope
Chapter 6: Webcam and digital camera astrophotography
Appendix 1: Reading & Resources
Appendix 2: Seeing, transparency & darkness

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Neale Monks
Collection	Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series
Parution	13/04/2005
Nb. de pages	210
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	375g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781852338053
ISBN13	978-1-85233-805-3