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Star Ware : The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories by Philip S. Harrington (2007, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John
ISBN-100471750638
ISBN-139780471750635
eBay Product ID (ePID)56988736
Product Key Features
Edition4
Book TitleStar Ware : the Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicPhysics / Optics & Light, Astronomy
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreScience
AuthorPhilip S. Harrington
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight26 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2006-025134
ReviewsPraise for Star Ware " Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy." Robert Burnham, Sky & Telescope magazine " Star Ware condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate." John Shibley, Astronomy magazine
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal522/.2
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPreface to the Fourth Edition. Acknowledgments. 1. Parlez Vous "Telescope?" 2. In the Beginning. 3. So You Want to Buy a Telescope. 4. Two Eyes are Better than One. 5. Attention Shoppers. 6. The "Eyes" Have It. 7. The Right Stuff. 8. The Homemade Astronomer. 9. Till Death Do You Part. 10. A Few Tricks of the Trade. Appendices. A. Specs at a Glance. B. Eyepiece Marketplace. C. The Astronomical Yellow Pages. D. An Astronomer's Survival Guide. E. Astronomical Resources. F. English/Metric Conversion. G. Star Ware Reader Survey.
SynopsisPraise for Star Ware " Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy." -- Robert Burnham, Sky & Telescope magazine " Star Ware condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate." -- John Shibley, Astronomy magazine Whether you're shopping for your first telescope or your fifth, don't be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices, bells and whistles, and the literature that describes them all. That's why you need Star Ware. In this revised and updated Fourth Edition of the essential guide to comparing and selecting sky-watching equipment, award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington takes you telescope shopping the easy way. He analyzes and explains today's astronomy market and compares brands and models point by point. Star Ware gives you the confidence you need to buy the telescope and accessories that are right for you and the knowledge to get the most out of your new purchase, with: *Extensive, expanded reviews of leading models and accessories-including dozens of new products *A clear, step-by-step guide to every aspect of selecting telescopes, binoculars, filters, mounts, lenses, cameras, film, star charts, guides and references, and much more *Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment *Easy tips on setting up, using, and caring for telescopes and other astronomical equipment *Lists of where to find everything astronomical, including Web sites and resources; distributors, dealers, and conventions; and corporate listings for products and services, Praise for Star Ware ""Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy."" - Robert Burnham, Sky & Telescope magazine ""Star Ware condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate."" - John Shibley, Astronomy magazine Whether you're shopping for your first telescope or your fifth, don't be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices, bells and whistles, and the literature that describes them all. That's why you need Star Ware. In this revised and updated Fourth Edition of the essential guide to comparing and selecting sky-watching equipment, award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington takes you telescope shopping the easy way. He analyzes and explains today's astronomy market and compares brands and models point by point. Star Ware gives you the confidence you need to buy the telescope and accessories that are right for you and the knowledge to get the most out of your new purchase, with: * Extensive, expanded reviews of leading models and accessories-including dozens of new products * A clear, step-by-step guide to every aspect of selecting telescopes, binoculars, filters, mounts, lenses, cameras, film, star charts, guides and references, and much more * Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment * Easy tips on setting up, using, and caring for telescopes and other astronomical equipment * Lists of where to find everything astronomical, including Web sites and resources; distributors, dealers, and conventions; and corporate listings for products and services, Praise for Star Ware " Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy." - Robert Burnham, Sky & Telescope magazine " Star Ware condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate." - John Shibley, Astronomy magazine Whether you're shopping for your first telescope or your fifth, don't be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices, bells and whistles, and the literature that describes them all. That's why you need Star Ware. In this revised and updated Fourth Edition of the essential guide to comparing and selecting sky-watching equipment, award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington takes you telescope shopping the easy way. He analyzes and explains today's astronomy market and compares brands and models point by point. Star Ware gives you the confidence you need to buy the telescope and accessories that are right for you and the knowledge to get the most out of your new purchase, with: *Extensive, expanded reviews of leading models and accessories-including dozens of new products *A clear, step-by-step guide to every aspect of selecting telescopes, binoculars, filters, mounts, lenses, cameras, film, star charts, guides and references, and much more *Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment *Easy tips on setting up, using, and caring for telescopes and other astronomical equipment *Lists of where to find everything astronomical, including Web sites and resources; distributors, dealers, and conventions; and corporate listings for products and services, Now more than ever, the backyard astronomer has a dazzling array of choices when it comes to telescope shopping. In this fully updated edition of Star Ware, award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington provides extensive reviews of all the latest astronomical equipment, from the most popular telescopes to hard-to-find accessories.
LC Classification NumberQB88.H37 2007
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- 05 Sep, 2018
StarWare
Harrington does a good job of reviewing telescopes. Unfortunately this issue is greatly out of date.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Oct, 2018
Excellent telescope overview
Excellent introduction to telescopes. A must read if you’re in the market for a telescopeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 May, 2024
Good product
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