Kronos Quartet Aki Takahashi piano These are only the first 10 minutes The whole composition is about 1h20′ video is taken from Hubble telescope images, mixed with NASA animations Video Rating: 5 / 5
If you’re looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
Takahashi Mewlon 300 telescope with Takahashi FSQ106 and FS60 on Astro-Physics AP1200 German Equatorial Mount. My imaging CCD camera is a Starlight Xpress SXV-M25 one-shot colour camera.
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The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes
The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes
This book assembles for the first time in a single text the full range of astronomical and engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. It aims to cover all aspects of the field, from the fundamentals of astronomical observation, to optics, control systems, and structural, mechanical, and thermal engineering, as well as such specialized topics as site selection and program management. The book is the result of the collaboration of many leading astronomers, engineers, and project managers. Their contributions have been edited to provide a consistent approach and treatment: for example, ground- and space-based telescopes are treated from a common perspective. Topics covered include: – Design Methods and Project Management – Telescope Optics – Stray Light Control – Structure and Mechanisms – Pointing and Control – Active and Adaptive Optics – Thermal Control – Integration and Verification – Observatory Enclosure and Siting
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What’s the copyright law regarding pictures taken with the Hubble and other space telescopes?
Question by ciamalo: What’s the copyright law regarding pictures taken with the Hubble and other space telescopes?
Are the Hubble, ESO, ESA, NASA and Spitzer telescopes’ deep-space photos protected by copyright, or are they open to use because they were obtained with government funds? What are the pertinent rules of usage? If permission is needed, where would that be obtained?.
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Answer by Bryce
Most things published by the US Federal government are done so copyright-free. If they are copyrighted, you will see the little “c-in-a-circle” or “r-in-a-circle” (signifying a registered copyright).
If they are copyright free, you can use ‘em however you please. Otherwise, contact the holder and ask for permission.
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Unusual Telescopes
Unusual Telescopes
In this book, Peter Manly surveys more than 150 unusual telescope designs. These are telescopes built by amateur and professional astronomers to suit some special need. There is, for instance, an inflatable telescope and one with a liquid mirror. Every so often a neglected design comes back into fashion: the largest telescopes now under construction use the alt-azimuth design that was ignored for over a century, and liquid mirror telescopes can be used for zenithal astronomy. The author shows why a particular engineering approach makes each telescope unique and explains the rationale behind the design. The effects on telescope performance are discussed where possible. This is not just a collection of weird and wonderful devices that proved to be false starts; the author also discusses the first instrument to measure star diameters and the first useful radio telescope. This book is a resource and stimulus for anyone who likes to build astronomical telescopes or is interested in the history of telescope-making.
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Amateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
Amateur Telescope Making (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
Many amateur astronomers make their own instruments, either because of financial considerations or because they are just interested. Amateur Telescope Making offers a variety of designs for telescopes, mounts and drives which are suitable for the home-constructor. The designs range from simple to advanced, but all are within the range of a moderately well-equipped home workshop. Thus each chapter begins with reasons for undertaking the project, then looks at theoretical consideration before finishing with practical instructions and advice. An indication is given as to the skills required for the various projects. Appendices list reputable sources of (mail order) materials and components. The telescopes and mounts range from “shoestring” (very cheap) instruments to specialist devices that are unavailable commercially.
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