Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical Astronomy

by Christopher R. Kitchin

This second - completely revised - edition of Chris Kitchin's easy-to-read book provides a carefully structured introduction to the tools of astronomy. Beginning with an in-depth look at astronomical telescopes, it progresses through a coverage of positions and motions of astronomical objects, to observing instruments and techniques. New to this edition are sections on modern small telescopes and their design, revised material on the computer processing of data, and extended appendices. Like the first edition, questions (with answers) are given so that students and enthusiastic amateur astronomers can check their progress.

Genres: Astronomy, Reference

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1995

About the author

Christopher R. Kitchin AKA Chris Kitchin & C.R. Kitchin

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a handy book on the basics of doing astronomical observation primarily with small telescopes - i.e., amateur astronomy. The level is really for the intermediate astronomer because there is math involved.

[Kadri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good informative book about different types of telescopes, and equipment, but also of some of the usual objects for observations and a variety of techniques for astronomical research.