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From the reviews: “Internationally known amateur author Pepin has produced a useful manual for both the beginning and experienced telescope user and/or maker. His descriptions … are so clear that they should be mandatory reading for anyone thinking of purchasing a new or used telescope. … Practical hints for many aspects … are detailed and clear. The book is profusely illustrated with drawings and images. Several appendixes … add to its value. … Summing Up: Hi (more…)

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“This book is highly recommmended for all public, college and university libraries. The modest price would also make it an attractive purchase for private collections as well.” E-STREAMS”Altogether, one of the best field guides available. Highly recommended.” Choice

Based on field notes made by Michael Covington throughout his career as an amateur astronomer, this guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. In add (more…)

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“You’ve had your fill of giant optical telescopes and orbiting space observatories. Now you want to do some real astronomy. For advice on how to get going, look no further than two excellent books- Amateur Telescope Making and Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs [ISBN 1852330198]. They cover everything from building a telescope on a shoestring, to astrophotography, CCD imaging, software for controlling a telescope, and useful sites on the Net. Highly recommended (more…)

Review

From the reviews: “Internationally known amateur author Pepin has produced a useful manual for both the beginning and experienced telescope user and/or maker. His descriptions … are so clear that they should be mandatory reading for anyone thinking of purchasing a new or used telescope. … Practical hints for many aspects … are detailed and clear. The book is profusely illustrated with drawings and images. Several appendixes … add to its value. … Summing Up: Hi (more…)

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‘[Covington] writes clearly and the text is presented in an orderly manner, so that the reader is unlikely to become confused.’ Times Higher Education Supplement

How to Use a Computerized Telescope describes how to get a computerized telescope up-and-running, and how to embark on a program of observation. Michael Covington explains in detail how the sky moves, how a telescope tracks it, and how to get the most out of any computerized telescope. Packed ful (more…)