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SUPER POLARIS EQUATORIAL MOUNT TELESCOPE]
The Super Polaris mount is convertible to a basic alteazimuth mounts and therefore ... 9 The Super Polaris equatorial mount can be equipped with an optional ...
AT127EDT manual.pmd
AT127EDT on a German equatorial mount (such as a Celestron Ad- vanced Series or Meade LXD-75 go-to mount, or a Vixen Polaris or. Great Polaris equatorial ...
Vixen Super Polaris Manual - XS4ALL
llThe Super Polaris mount is convertible to a basic alt-azimuth mount-and ... €IBecause the Super Polaris equatorial mount is equipped with an easy-to-use polar ...
Vixen Super Polaris Manual
llThe Super Polaris mount is convertible to a basic alt-azimuth mount-and therefore ... 9 The Super Polaris equatorial mountcan be equipped with an optional ...
HOW TO SET UP THE EQUATORIAL MOUNT TELESCOPE
The following is to make a more precise alignment when Polaris can be seen. ... telescope, look through the polar axis hole and bring Polaris in the view.
GP2 Photo Guider Instructions - Vixen Optics
Thank you for your purchase of a Vixen GP2 Photo Guider S. Be sure to refer to a "Great Polaris equatorial mount telescope" instruction manual included ...
Vixen Astronomical Products - Vixen Optics
Vixen has been making versions of the GP mount almost since the inception of the company. It originally started out as the. Polaris Mount, then evolved through ...
Vixen's GP Mount
Vixen's GP Mount. Introduction. The Vixen Great Polaris (GP) is a German equatorial mount costing around 700 US. Dollars, it is rated to carry telescopes to 4 ...
RAIN, RAIN, AND MORE RAIN....
very nice Celestron/Vixen Polaris revealed that we were going to be able the same field, a more distant edge-on mount. Ginny's Edmund reflector was to do at ...
MEADE'S LXD75 GERMAN EQ MOUNT
Like all of those, it is an imported unit derived from Vixen's Great Polaris mount with a payload capacity for visual use of approximately 30 pounds.
Cloudy Nights Celestron ASM
The Celestron Advanced Series mount is a German equatorial mount based on the popular Vixen Great Polaris mount. The mount itself is an import from the Far ...
Instruction Manual for SX Polar Axis Scope p. - Vixen North America
Polaris alignment scale in the northern hemisphere ... Preface. Thank you for your purchase of the SX Polar axis scope for Vixen SX (SPHINX) equatorial mount ...
"GREAT POLARIS" - Vixen Optics UK
"GREAT POLARIS" AND "GP-DX" EQUATORIAL MOUNTS j. "G R EAT POLAFt|S"_ Mount. ——-Dovetail-Tube-Plate. Lock Screw. {opposite side}. Safety Screw- ...
APPENDIX— Next Generation (MAX) Computer Part Numbers and ...
(Binocular) Fork mount. Alt/Azimuth. VFM. Vixen. Great Polaris mount. German Eq. GPV. Vixen. Great Polaris Deluxe mnt. German Eq. GPV. Vixen. Polaris mount ...
The David H. Levy
I did roost ofmy testing with a 2|]-yeanold 'Vixen Great. Polaris Elli German equatorial ntount. it's an ideal class otmount for the Comet Hunter, which weighs 13 ...
Comments on Vixen SXD Mount
I have no relationship with Vixen, other than as a customer. I have owned the ... that showed the location of Polaris relative to the constellations around it.
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I possess a Vixen GP102 refractor, which uses the. Vixen Great Polaris equatorial mount and whilst I'd used a Baader Astrofilm filter to observe sunspots directly ...
ADAPTER TABLE
ADAPTER COST. ADAPTER PART NUMBER. ADAPTER TO TOP PLATE MACHINING COST. VIXEN GREAT POLARIS MOUNT. PIER-TECH INC. $100.00. N/A ...
Astro-5 Setup Manual
that closely emulates the Vixen Super Polaris (SP) and Great Polaris (GP) mounts and has a payload capacity of around 9kg. This makes it suitable for a ...
Astronomy Boy CG-5 Mount Improvements
Click here. The CG-5 is a copy of the well-known Vixen Great. Polaris (GP) mount. The Vixen GP apparently proved so popular that other manufacturers decided ...

The modern classic, completely updated.

The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right types of telescopes and other equipment; photographing the stars through a telescope; and star charts, software and other references. They cover daytime and twilight observing, planetary and deep-sky observing, and much more.

With over 500 color photographs and illustrations, The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is one of the most valuable, beautiful and user-friendly astronomy books ever produced.

New and updated for this edition:

  • A 20-page full-color Atlas of the Milky Way provides location and context for hundreds of celestial objects mentioned throughout the book.
  • A chapter on Astrophotography with Digital Cameras specifies what equipment works best and how to use it to collect a color gallery of celestial portraits.
  • Telescopes for Recreational Astronomy features assessments of a wide range of new telescopes, from models for beginners to those for veteran astronomy enthusiasts, with special emphasis on computerized telescopes and how they work.
  • Accessory Catalog spotlights the best of the accessories and flags the frivolous and irrelevant.
  • Three practical appendices: Polar Aligning Your Telescope; Optics Cleaning and Collimation; Testing Your Telescope Optics.

Any serious home astronomer must have this superb guide as an ongoing reference.

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you'll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and fun. From upgrading your optical finder to photographing stars, this book is the perfect cosmic companion.

This handy field guide covers the basics of observing, and what you need to know about tweaking, tuning, adjusting, and tricking out a 'scope. Expect priceless tips and tools for using a Dobsonian Telescope, the large-aperture telescope you can inexpensively build in your garage. Get advice on protocols involved with using electronics including in dark places without ruining the party.

Astronomy Hacks begins the space exploration by getting you set up with the right equipment for observing and admiring the stars in an urban setting. Along for the trip are first rate tips for making most of observations. The hacks show you how to:

  • Dark-Adapt Your Notebook Computer
  • Choose the Best Binocular
  • Clean Your Eyepieces and Lenses Safely
  • Upgrade Your Optical Finder
  • Photograph the Stars with Basic Equipment
The O'Reilly Hacks series has reclaimed the term "hacking" to mean innovating, unearthing, and creating shortcuts, gizmos, and gears. With these hacks, you don't dream it-you do it--and Astronomy Hacks brings space dreams to life. The book is essential for anyone who wants to get the most out of an evening under the stars and have memorable celestial adventures.
This book covers the "why," "how," and "what" of astronomy under light-polluted skies. The prospective city-based observer is told why to observe from home (there are hundreds of spectacular objects to be seen from the average urban site), how to observe the city sky (telescopes, accessories, and moderns techniques), and what to observe. About half of the book is devoted to describing "tours" of the sky, with physical and observational descriptions, at-the-eyepiece drawings, and photographs.
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:
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Extensive, expanded reviews of leading models and accessories-including dozens of new products
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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
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Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment
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Easy tips on setting up, using, and caring for telescopes and other astronomical equipment
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Lists of where to find everything astronomical, including Web sites and resources; distributors, dealers, and conventions; and corporate listings for products and services
This guide provides useful insight for first-time telescope buyers as well as experienced amateurs. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of different types of telescopes, mountings, and accessories-ranging from refractors and reflectors to computer controlled drives and CCD cameras. The author also covers observation techniques, photographic equipment, astronomical software, as well as equipment care and maintenance.
How do I get started in Astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide has all the answers for an absolute beginner to get started observing the night sky. It begins with advice on how to choose appropriate and affordable equipment and accessories, and covers basic stargazing techniques, from observing with the naked eye to binoculars and telescopes. It then takes you on a tour of the night sky, covering the Moon, Sun, stars, planets, and more. Photos taken by the author, himself, will show how objects in the sky actually look through modest amateur equipment. Whether you are a parent thinking of buying a telescope for your children, or a newcomer yourself, this book has all you need to know to take the first steps into the fascinating world of astronomy.
Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope has been written for the many amateur astronomers who already own, or are intending to purchase, a refracting telescope – perhaps to complement their existing arsenal of larger reflecting telescopes – or for the specialist who requires a particular refractor for serious astronomical applications or nature studies. Four hundred year ago, during the winter of 1609, a relatively unknown Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei designed a spyglass with two crude lenses and turned it skyward. Since then, refractors have retained their dominance over all types of reflector in studies of the Moon, planets and double stars because of the precision of their optics and lack of a central obstruction in the optical path, which causes diffraction effects in all commercially-made reflectors. Most mature amateur astronomers got started with a 60mm refractor, or something similar. Thirty years ago, there was little choice available to the hobbyist, but in the last decade long focus crown-flint achromats have moved aside for some exquisitely crafted apochromatic designs offered by leading commercial manufacturers. There has been a huge increase in the popularity of these telescopes in the last few years, led by a significant increase in the number of companies (particularly, William Optics, Orion USA, StellarVue, SkyWatcher and AstroTech) who are now heavily marketing refractors in the amateur astronomical magazines. In Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope, well-known observer and astronomy writer Neil English celebrates the remarkable history and evolution of the refracting telescope and looks in detail at the instruments, their development and their use. A major feature of this book is the way it compares not only different classes of refractor, but also telescopes of each class that are sold by various commercial manufacturers. The author is perhaps uniquely placed to do this, having used and tested literally hundreds of different refracting telescopes over three decades. Because it includes many diverse subjects such as imaging with consumer-level digital cameras, imaging with webcams, and imaging with astronomical CCD cameras – that are not covered together in equal depth in any other single volume – Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope could become the ‘refractor bible’ for amateur astronomers at all levels, especially those who are interested in imaging astronomical objects of every class.
Amateur astronomy is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of the availability of relatively low-cost astronomical telescopes such as the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutovs. The author describes what these instruments will do, how to use them, and which are the best - he draws on 25-years of experience with telescopes. There are sections on accessories, observing techniques, and hints and tips on: cleaning, collimating, maintaining the telescope, mounting, using the telescope in various conditions, computer control, and imaging (wet, digital and CCD). This is the perfect book for amateur astronomers who are about to invest in a new Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov telescope, or for those who already have one and want to get the most out of it.
Small telescopes, whether simple beginners' telescopes or refined computer-controlled instruments, are gaining popularity fast as technology improves and public interest increases. In this book the author has brought together the experience of small telescope users to provide an insightful look into just what is possible. It is written for newcomers to astronomy and experts. Topics covered include: refractors, reflectors, advanced catadioptric telescopes, and a simple radio telescope. Almost everyone with an interest in practical astronomy will want this book.
Almost every serious amateur astronomer knows the benefit of having a fixed observatory of some sort - it saves a vast amount of time and effort during every observing session - and this book provides the necessary help. More Small Astronomical Observatories 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. It's a fun read, too.
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