Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
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Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
This is the book to tell the intermediate-level amateur astronomer what he needs to know about observatories. It draws on the author’s practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers.
It is an ideal complement to Patrick Moore’s More Small Astronomical Observatories which is a compendium of ideas for different observatory designs. Setting-up a Small Observatory covers 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 that is most of them!) will find this book absolutely invaluable both during the planning and the construction stages.
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List Price: $ 29.95
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Book Review by Bruce Johnson for Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
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Well, the book definitely provided the information it promised. I feel much more prepared to build my own observatory now. But it strayed from the stated subject often and filled up pages with astronomy and telescope information that is available elsewhere. I got the feeling that it was padded – or maybe just mistitled. Maybe it should have been called “Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction and a Bunch of Other Stuff You Probably Already Know Since You Are Considering an Observatory of Your Own Anyway”.
Don’t hesitate to buy it for the information you need. Just be prepared for a bit of wandering.
Book Review by J. J. Drew for Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
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I totally enjoyed this book! There were many helpful tips and observations from authors that have “been there and done that!” One of the other reviewers noted that he thought this was “padded” with extraneous information. I would disagree because I found much of the surrounding information thoughtful and additive to my project. Ultimately, some of the “additional information” has already saved me some serious money! The topic is well described and has some brilliant ideas. I am buying a second copy for my son’s project. Perhaps it will cover an item or two that was not obvious and save an expensive mistake!
Book Review by Poor White Trash for Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
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This is a great basic introductory book. If you’re looking for ideas and don’t want to re-invent the wheel, and make the same mistakes that others have made when THEY made their observatory, buy this book. I highly recommend it; easy reading, with good author support! 5 of 5 stars.
Book Review by Carlos A Carvajal for Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
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If you are looking for information about how built an amateur observatory, here you have all you need to know.