The Nexstar Evolution And Skyportal User S Guide

Author : James L. Chen,Adam Chen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319325392

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The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide by James L. Chen,Adam Chen Pdf

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for using a Nexstar Evolution mount with WiFi SkyPortal control, walking the reader through the process for aligning and operating the system from a tablet or smartphone. The next generation Go-To mount from Celestron, this is compatible not only with the Nextstar Evolution but also with older mounts. It is the ideal resource for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Nexstar Evolution telescope, or adapting their existing Celestron mount. Pros and cons of the system are thoroughly covered with a critical depth that addresses any possible question by users. Beginning with a brief history of Go-To telescopes and the genesis of this still new technology, the author covers every aspect of the newly expanding capability in observing. This includes the associated Sky Portal smartphone and tablet application, the transition from the original Nexstar GoTo system to the new SkyPortal system, the use of the Sky Portal application with its Sky Safari 4 basic software and Celestron WiFi adaptations, and discussions on the use of SkyPortal application using the Celestron adapter on older Celestron mounts. Comments and recommendations for equipment enable the reader to successfully use and appreciate the new WiFi capability without becoming overwhelmed. Extensively illustrated using actual screenshots from the program interface, this is the only guide to the Nextstar SkyPortal an observer will need.

Author : Michael Swanson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780857294180

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The NexStar User’s Guide by Michael Swanson Pdf

Michael Swanson’s online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this – one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners – there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" – and experts alike. Celestron’s NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled "go to" model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron’s new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable "go to" telescopes.

Author : Michael Swanson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319649337

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The NexStar User’s Guide II by Michael Swanson Pdf

Michael Swanson’s online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this – one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners – there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" – and experts alike. Celestron’s NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled "go to" model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron’s new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable "go to" telescopes.

Author : James L. Chen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319524139

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Astronomy for Older Eyes by James L. Chen Pdf

This book is for the aging amateur astronomy population, including newcomers to astronomy in their retirement and hobbyists who loved peering through a telescope as a child. Whether a novice or an experienced observer, the practice of astronomy differs over the years. This guide will extend the enjoyment of astronomy well into the Golden Years by addressing topics such as eye and overall health issues, recommendations on telescope equipment, and astronomy-related social activities especially suited for seniors. Many Baby-Boomers reaching retirement age are seeking new activities, and amateur astronomy is a perfect fit as a leisure time activity. Established backyard astronomers who began their love of astronomy in their youth, meanwhile, may face many physical and mental challenges in continuing their lifelong hobby as they age beyond their 55th birthdays. That perfect telescope purchased when they were thirty years old now suddenly at sixty years old feels like an immovable object in the living room. The 20/20 eyesight has given way to reading glasses or bifocals. Treasured eyepieces feel all wrong. Growing old is a natural process of life, but astronomy is timeless. With a little knowledge and some lifestyle adjustments, older astronomers can still enjoy backyard observing well into their seventies, eighties and even into their nineties.

Author : John A. Read
Publisher : Formac Publishing Company
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781459505223

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50 Things to See on the Moon by John A. Read Pdf

Have you always wanted to explore the Moon like Neil Armstrong or the eleven other astronauts who have walked on its surface? You can tour the Moon from your own backyard with a small telescope or binoculars. This book will point you to the Sea of Tranquility (the landing spot for Apollo 11) and many other fascinating features you can spot on the Moon's surface. Beginning with the New Moon, as each day passes, an additional slice of the Moon becomes visible. With each new slice comes new craters, lunar seas and jagged mountain ranges. This easy-to-use, illustrated reference book enables everyone, young and old, to better appreciate our nearest neighbour in space.

Author : James Chen,Adam Chen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319215938

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The Vixen Star Book User Guide by James Chen,Adam Chen Pdf

This book is for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Vixen Star Book Ten telescope mount or its predecessor. A revolution in amateur astronomy has occurred in the past decade with the wide availability of high tech, computer-driven, Go-To telescopes. Vixen Optics is leading the way by offering the Star Book Ten system, with its unique star map graphics software. The Star Book Ten is the latest version of computer telescope control using star map graphics as a user interface, first introduced in the original Star Book first offered in 2003. The increasingly complicated nature of this software means that learning to optimize this program is not straightforward, and yet the resulting views when all features are correctly deployed can be phenomenal. After a short history of computerized Go-To telescopes for the consumer amateur astronomer market, Chen offers a treasury of technical information. His advice, tips, and solutions aid the user in getting the most out of the Star Book Ten system in observing sessions.

Author : Patrick Moore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447103899

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The Observational Amateur Astronomer by Patrick Moore Pdf

This celebrity editor has brought together noted professional and amateur astronomers to submit chapters on their particular field of expertise, each describing how to observe a different class of object. The whole range of possibilities within reach of a small astronomical telescope is covered, from the moon to deep space. The book also shows how to gain the most enjoyment from a telescope, as well as its use for formal scientific observations, since astronomy is one of the few remaining areas of science where useful work can be carried out by non-professionals. The ideal companion to The Modern Amateur Astronomer.

Author : Patrick Moore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447109990

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Small Astronomical Observatories by Patrick Moore Pdf

In Small Astronomical Observatories, Patrick Moore has collected descriptions of amateur and small professional observatories currently in use in Europe and America, showing how many astronomers have built their own observatory, often with effective and sometimes extraordinary improvisations to reduce the cost. There is a photograph of each, along with details of its construction and a foreword written by Patrick Moore. In addition to providing a fascinating study for its own sake, Small Astronomical Observatories offers a unique fund of ideas and practical details for anyone who wants to build an amateur or small professional observatory.

Author : Gregory Hallock Smith,Roger Ceragioli,Richard Berry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Astronomical photography
ISBN : 0943396964

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Telescopes, Eyepieces, and Astrographs by Gregory Hallock Smith,Roger Ceragioli,Richard Berry Pdf

Author : Michael Maunder,Patrick Moore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447105299

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The Sun in Eclipse by Michael Maunder,Patrick Moore Pdf

This book contains everything the amateur astronomer needs to know about eclipses, including: what to look for, when and how to observe, what equipment is needed, and even how to mount an eclipse expedition.

Author : Guilherme de Almeida
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781852338985

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Navigating the Night Sky by Guilherme de Almeida Pdf

This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Step-by-step, the reader is guided through the knowledge needed to recognise key constellations, identify stars and planets, and interpret changes in the overall appearance of the sky throughout the year.

Author : Antony Cooke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781846281495

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Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies by Antony Cooke Pdf

Provide the reader with everything he needs to know about what to observe, and using some of today’s state-of-the-art technique and commercial equipment, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects. Only guide to live observation of deep space, utilizing modern image enhancement techniques (image intensifiers and CCD video monitors) Detailed information supplied on the image intensifiers and CCD video monitors Explains how to select and prepare sites for live viewing.

Author : C. R. Kitchin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447101451

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Solar Observing Techniques by C. R. Kitchin Pdf

Astronomers and students interested in studying the Sun require a thorough understanding of the proper techniques and equipment. Safety precautions are paramount, as the intensity of the heat and light can instantly blind the untrained observer. In this book, Kitchin provides all the information needed for safe observation as well as novel techniques that will make solar observation a rewarding experience.

Author : Sarah Swanson,Max Smith
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604693379

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Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest by Sarah Swanson,Max Smith Pdf

Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest is a lively, practical guide that helps readers discover 85 of the region’s most extraordinary birds. Each bird profile includes notes on what they eat, where they migrate from, and where to find them in Washington and Oregon. Profiles also include stunning color photographs of each bird. Birds are grouped by what they are known for or where they are most likely to be found—like beach birds, urban birds, colorful birds, and killer birds. This is an accessible guide for casual birders, weekend warriors, and families looking for an outdoor experience. Eight easy-going birding weekends, including stops in Puget Sound, the Central Washington wine country, and the Klamath Basin, offer wonderful getaway ideas and make this a must-have guide for locals and visitors alike.

Author : Charles Bracken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0999470906

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The Deep-sky Imaging Primer by Charles Bracken Pdf

The book that taught thousands of people about astrophotography has been completely revised and updated in this second edition. It covers everything you need to know to capture stunning images of deep-sky objects with a DSLR or CCD camera: The fundamental concepts of imaging and their impact on the final image How to pick a telescope and camera How to get set up and take the images Where and when to find the best objects in the night sky How to process images using Adobe Photoshop(R) and PixInsight(R) Start-to-finish examples of image processing Full-color with over 300 illustrations.