Setting Up A Small Observatory From Concept To Construction
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Author |
: David Arditti |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 242 |
Release |
: 2007-12-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780387686219 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0387686215 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction by : David Arditti
Arditti’s approachable work covers the all 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 let’s face it, which one of them doesn’t?) will find this book invaluable.
Author |
: John Stephen Hicks |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 165 |
Release |
: 2009-03-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780387766119 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0387766111 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Building a Roll-Off Roof Observatory by : John Stephen Hicks
Almost every amateur astronomer who has taken the pursuit to its second level aspires to a fixed, permanent housing for his telescope, permitting its rapid and comfortable use avoiding hours of setting-up time for each observing session. A roll-off roof observatory is the simplest and by far the most popular observatory design for today’s practical astronomers. Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory is unique, covering all aspects of designing a roll-off roof observatory: planning the site, viewing requirements, conforming to by-laws, and orientation of the structure. The chapters outline step-by-step construction of a typical building. The author, both an amateur astronomer and professional landscape architect, is uniquely qualified to write this fully-detailed book. A professionally designed roll-off observatory could cost as much as $3000 just for the plans – which are provided free with Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory.
Author |
: Patrick Moore |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 229 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781447109990 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1447109996 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Small Astronomical Observatories by : Patrick Moore
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 |
: Patrick Moore |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 247 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781447102137 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1447102134 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis More Small Astronomical Observatories by : Patrick Moore
This entertaining text details the methods and techniques employed by non-professional astronomers from all over the world, providing a wonderful resource for anyone wishing to build a small observatory of almost any kind. Its a fun read, too. Almost every amateur astronomer dreams of having a fixed observatory - this provides ideas and constructional details. Ideas from around the world. Written for a broad audience, including non-astronomers.
Author |
: Barry Perlus |
Publisher |
: Yale University Press |
Total Pages |
: 168 |
Release |
: 2020-06-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780300246278 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0300246277 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis Celestial Mirror by : Barry Perlus
Explore the eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories called the Jantar Mantars, massive, stunning structures built to observe and understand the heavens Between 1724 and 1730, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories, called Jantar Mantars, in northern India. The four remaining observatories are an extraordinary fusion of architecture and science, combining elements of astronomy, astrology, and geometry into forms of remarkable beauty. The observatories’ large scale and striking geometric forms have captivated the attention of architects, artists, scientists, and historians worldwide, yet their purpose and use remain largely unknown to the public. In this book, Barry Perlus’s visually driven exploration brings readers to the Jantar Mantars and creates an immersive experience. Panoramas plunge the viewer into a breathtaking 360-degree space, while pages of explanatory illustrations describe the observatories and the workings of their many instruments. The book provides the experience of visiting the sites, the historical context of the Jantar Mantars, and an understanding of their scientific and architectural innovations.
Author |
: Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 396 |
Release |
: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789819757466 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9819757460 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Advances in Geoscience and Remote Sensing Technology by : Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo
Author |
: H R Mills |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 240 |
Release |
: 2014-03-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781782424918 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1782424911 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Practical Astronomy by : H R Mills
This practical manual provides essential material for the extensive world-wide community of non-professional astronomers. Every page of the book is alive with the infectious enthusiasm of the author whose expertise, knowledge and teaching experience provides easy access to the fascination and enjoyment of sky-watching. - Provides essential material for the extensive world-wide community of non-professional astronomers - The author's enthusiasm is reflected in every page, and his expertise, knowledge and teaching experience provides easy access to the fascination and enjoyment of sky-watching - Includes chapters on the celestial sphere, the sun and sundials, star positions, star maps, planispheres and nomograms, and light and basic optics
Author |
: Richard Berry |
Publisher |
: Kalmbach Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 97 |
Release |
: 1990-12-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0913135062 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780913135068 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis How to Build Your Own Observatory by : Richard Berry
Author |
: Kenneth I. Kellermann |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 652 |
Release |
: 2020-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030323455 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030323455 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Open Skies by : Kenneth I. Kellermann
This open access book on the history of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory covers the scientific discoveries and technical innovations of late 20th century radio astronomy with particular attention to the people and institutions involved. The authors have made extensive use of the NRAO Archives, which contain an unparalleled collection of documents pertaining to the history of radio astronomy, including the institutional records of NRAO as well as the personal papers of many of the pioneers of U.S. radio astronomy. Technical details and extensive citations to original sources are given in notes for the more technical readers, but are not required for an understanding of the body of the book. This book is intended for an audience ranging from interested lay readers to professional researchers studying the scientific, technical, political, and cultural development of a new science, and how it changed the course of 20th century astronomy.
Author |
: John Stephen Hicks |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 258 |
Release |
: 2015-11-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781493930111 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1493930117 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Building a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory by : John Stephen Hicks
Almost every practical astronomer eventually aspires to have a fixed, permanent observatory for his or her telescope. A roll-off roof or dome observatory is the answer for the most popular home observatory design. Building a Roll-Off or Dome Observatory will help you decide whether to embark on the venture and will certainly increase your enthusiasm for the project. The author, both an amateur astronomer and a professional landscape architect, answers many of the common questions asked about observatory construction, covering the following topics: • Zoning, and by-law requirements common to most states, towns and municipalities • Where to locate the observatory • How to tailor the observatory for your particular needs • Tools and structural components required • Possible variations in design • How to combine the structure with other structures (incorporating a garden patio under the gantry in the roll-off roof observatory, for example) This fully detailed outlines step-by-step construction, with professional detailed diagrams for each phase of construction.