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ISBN Number: 9781852337148
Written by: Swanson, Michael W.
Published by: Springer
Location: London
Subject: General
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Scientific Instruments
Subject: Star Observation
Subject: Telescopes
Subject: Astronomy, General
Copyright: 2004
Edition Number: 1
Series: Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series
Series Volume: GTR-550
Date of Publication: January 2004
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 296
Book Size: 9.44x6.40x.65 in. 1.38 lbs.
Celestron's NexStar telescopes, along with Meade's ETX and LX ranges, together dominate the international market for affordable computer-controlled "go to" telescopes. Michael Swanson has written this complete, detailed guide to buying, using, and maintaining NexStar telescopes, which will appeal to all buyers and potential buyers of these telescopes. The NexStar User Guide contains just about everything, from basic descriptions of models to technical details of alignment and even programming. The book is highly comprehensive, including a chapter on Astronomy Basics, and is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Every NexStar owner--and anyone thinking of buying a NexStar--will want this book! Synopsis:
Celestron's NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled "go to" model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron's new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable "go to" telescopes.
Michael Swanson's online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this - one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners - there is a chapter on "Astronomy Basics" - and experts alike.
