Astronomy With Small Telescopes: Step-by-s... - Real

Have you ever looked through a small telescope and thought, "That's cool," but wondered if you could do more than just gaze at faint blobs? You absolutely can. Based on the principles in Michael Gainer’s book, Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes , even a modest 80mm refractor or 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain can be used as a serious scientific instrument.

Frustration is the biggest "hobby killer" for new astronomers. A stable setup makes all the difference. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes: Step-by-S...

By using digital cameras to capture and analyze images, you can provide data for international astronomical files, such as classifying sunspots or monitoring variable stars. 2. Set Up for Success Have you ever looked through a small telescope