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100 1 _aTonkin, Stephen.
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245 1 0 _aBinocular Astronomy
_h[electronic resource] /
_cby Stephen Tonkin.
250 _a2nd ed. 2014.
264 1 _aNew York, NY :
_bSpringer New York :
_bImprint: Springer,
_c2014.
300 _aXXV, 435 p. 316 illus., 115 illus. in color.
_bonline resource.
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aThe Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
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505 0 _aWhy Binoculars? -- Binocular Optics and Mechanics -- Choosing Binoculars -- Evaluating Binoculars -- Care and Maintenance of Binoculars -- Mounting Binoculars -- Binocular Telescopes -- Accessories -- Observing Techniques -- 200 Objects for Binoculars.
520 _aBinoculars have, for many, long been regarded as an “entry level” observational tool, and relatively few have used them as a serious observing instrument. This is changing! Many people appreciate the relative comfort of two-eyed observing, but those who use binoculars come to realize that they offer more than comfort. The view of the stars is more aesthetically pleasing and therefore binocular observers tend to observe more frequently and for longer periods. Binocular Astronomy, 2nd Edition, extends its coverage of small and medium binoculars to large and giant (i.e., up to 300mm aperture) binoculars and also binoviewers, which brings the work into the realm of serious observing instruments. Additionally, it goes far deeper into the varying optical characteristics of binoculars, giving newcomers and advanced astronomers the information needed to make informed choices on purchasing a pair. It also covers relevant aspects of the physiology of binocular (as in “both eyes”) observation. The first edition of this title was praised for its suggested objects for observation and especially for the finder charts for each object. In this second edition, this section is expanded in three ways. There are new objects, more information on each object, and a re-organization of the objects for binoculars for easier selection.  Binocular Astronomy 2nd Edition puts an emphasis on understanding binoculars and their use. The additional content reflects the latest developments in technology, new testing techniques, and practical ideas for binocular use. It also responds to the substantially positive reviews of the first edition, and is now even better suited to its target readership.
650 0 _aScience (General).
650 0 _aAstronomy.
650 1 4 _aPopular Science.
650 2 4 _aPopular Science in Astronomy.
650 2 4 _aAstronomy, Observations and Techniques.
710 2 _aSpringerLink (Online service)
773 0 _tSpringer eBooks
776 0 8 _iPrinted edition:
_z9781461474661
830 0 _aThe Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series,
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856 4 0 _uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7467-8
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