Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope by Neil English

Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope by Neil English

In the 1960's, American amateur astronomer, John Dobson, designed a revolutionary kind of astronomical telescope featuring a lightweight large-aperture reflecting system on a simple mounting, using the then-revolutionary material called teflon.

From the reviews:

“If you are considering purchasing a Dobsonian telescope … this book would be a very wise investment‘Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope’ is split into 2 sections, Part One deals with choosing which Dob is most likely to satisfy your requirements, Part 2 progresses to using your Dob once you have taken ownership. … this book is an absolute must. … If, like me, you are not currently considering joining Dobson’s revolution … then this book is still a really enjoyable, interesting read.” (Paul Rumsby, Best Astronomy Books, October, 2011)

“This book opens with a brief history of the inventor of this simple telescope design … followed by a study of the main elements of the scope. Like the rest of the book, this section is well-illustrated and the text is easy to follow. The main chapters feature thorough reviews of popular commercial examples, and the contributors combine quantitative date with qualitative experiences, which are invaluable. … It is informative and successfully conveys the passion many astronomers feel for these impressive, yet affordable instruments.” (Mark Parrish, Sky at Night Magazine, February, 2012)

“This is a welcome addition … and is equally useful to the first-time buyer of a Dobsonian telescope and the existing owner of an older instrument. … the problems and challenges faced by photographers together with their solutions are a very useful guide to the subject. … Whether you are looking for simplicity or wish to embrace modern technology this book gives you all the information you need to make the right choice and to get the most out of your observations.” (Valerie Stoneham, The Observatory, Vol. 132 (1227), April, 2012)

Dr. Neil English is an Irish citizen with a BSc in Physics & Astronomy, and also a PhD in Biochemistry. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and a regular contributor to Astronomy Now (the UK's major astronomy magazine), as well as to Ireland's Astronomy & Space. Dr. English's astronomical images have been published in various magazines and journals, including a full page in the June 2006 issue of Astronomy. Dr. English has, and continues to, make contributions to Cloudy Nights in the form of several detailed telescope reviews. He is the author of Guide to Mars (Pole Star Publications, 2003) and he has three books published by Springer: Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope (2010), Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope (2011), Classic Telescopes (2012). His fourth book with Springer is Grab 'n' Go Astronomy (2014). Dr. English currently has (among other instruments) a large 12-inch Dobsonian which he uses on the darkest, steadiest nights at his home in rural Scotland.

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ISBN 13	9781441987853
ISBN 10	1441987851
Title	Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescope
Author	Neil English
Series	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Year published	2011-07-25
Number of pages	232
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.