Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction

2008. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-34521-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 235 Seiten, Format (B × H): 158 mm x 237 mm, Gewicht: 378 g

Reihe: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series

Arditti’s approachable work covers the all the details of design, siting and construction – once a basic type has been decided upon. It is written in a way that is equally applicable to the USA and UK (where there are slightly different building regulations) and deals with matters that are basic to building and commissioning any amateur observatory. Uniquely, David Arditti also considers the aesthetics of amateur observatories – fitting them in with family and neighbors, and maybe disguising them as more common garden buildings if necessary. Every amateur astronomer who wants a purpose-built observatory (and let’s face it, which one of them doesn’t?) will find this book invaluable.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Arditti, David

Weitere Mitwirkende

Moore, P.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Sachbuch
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Populärwissenschaftliche Werke
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomische Beobachtung: Observatorien, Instrumente, Methoden

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Telescopes and Techniques.- The Observatory Site.- Types of Observatories.- To Build or To Buy?.- Techniques of Construction.- Finishing the Observatory.- Organising the Observatory.- Comfort and Convenience.- Some Case Studies.- Maintaining and Getting the Best from Equipment.

Über Autor(innen)

A physicist by training and specializing in materials science, David Arditti earns his living as a music writer and classical musician. He is a member of the British Astronomical Association and a committee member of the West of London Astronomical Society. He has written papers for the BAA Journal on the construction of small observatories.