Astronomy with a Home Computer |
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| Author:
| Monks, Neale |
| Series title: | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85233-805-3 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2005 |
| Publisher: | Springer London, Limited
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $27.99 |
Book Description:
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Almost all amateur astronomers now use computers. Today's astronomical telescopes, even relatively inexpensive models, are computer-controlled. Imaging and image processing is today mostly digital. And finally, there is a great deal of PC software available, for planetarium charts, controlling telescopes and cameras, for the calculations. Astronomy with a Home Computer is a practical introduction for amateurs at all levels of experience. It concentrates on low-cost accessible projects...
More DescriptionAlmost all amateur astronomers now use computers. Today's astronomical telescopes, even relatively inexpensive models, are computer-controlled. Imaging and image processing is today mostly digital. And finally, there is a great deal of PC software available, for planetarium charts, controlling telescopes and cameras, for the calculations. Astronomy with a Home Computer is a practical introduction for amateurs at all levels of experience. It concentrates on low-cost accessible projects and will appeal to all amateur astronomers, regardless of their experience.