Astronomy with a Home Computer

Neale Monks

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Springer Verlag
01 January 2005

Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Personal computers

Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series

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

By: Neale Monks
Imprint: Springer Verlag
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 670g
ISBN: 9781852338053
ISBN 10: 1852338059
Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 01 January 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Modern Amateur Astronomy and the Internet.- Planetarium Programs and Other Astronomical Software.- Buying a Go-To Telescope.- Using and Enjoying your Telescope.- Webcam and Digital Camera Astrophotography.

Reviews for Astronomy with a Home Computer

Aus den Rezensionen: In diesem Buch werden praktisch alle computer-relevanten Themen fur Amateur-Astronomen behandelt. ... Ausfuhrlich befasst sich der Autor ... mit der Auswahl und der Benutzung von Planetariumsprogrammen und anderer Astronomie-Software. ... Insgesamt ein sehr guter UEberblick uber die vielen Moglichkeiten, einen Computer in der Astronomie zu verwenden. Besonders gefallen haben mir die UEberlegungen zur Auswahl der richtigen Soft- und Hardware sowie Tipps und Tricks fur deren Verwendung. (in: Weltraumfacts, 2006, Issue 3, S. 25)