Description
Firefly Stargazing with a Telescope
Newly updated and revised with the latest technology, Stargazing with a Telescope demystifies the process of buying and using a telescope. The features and benefits of the different types of viewing instruments are evaluated in straightforward terms, and color illustrations help to clarify the choices.
Equipment covered includes:
- Binoculars: a range of choices for astronomers at any level
- Refractors: classic telescopes that are easy to use and maintain
- Reflectors: sophisticated instruments that allow night sky photography
- Catadioptrics: compact telescopes that are gaining popularity
- CCDs and webcams.