{"product_id":"choosing-and-using-a-new-cat-getting-the-most-from-your-schmidt-cassegrain-or-any-catadioptric-telescope-paperback","title":"Choosing and Using a New Cat: Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRod Mollise\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing and Using the New CAT \u003c\/strong\u003ewill supercede the author's successful \u003cstrong\u003eChoosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the first book was published, a lot has changed in the technology of amateur astronomy. The sophistication and variety of the telescopes available to amateurs has increased dramatically. Computerized SCTs, Maksutov-Cassegrains, and most recently Meade's new and acclaimed Ritchey-Chrétiens have come to dominate the market. That means that all amateurs considering the purchase of a new telescope (not only a SCT, and not just beginners) will benefit from this detailed guide. Choosing the right telescope for particular kinds of observation (or even for general work) is far from easy - but Rod Mollise gives invaluable advice and guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday's commercially-made astronomical telescopes are more complex than ever, and a new owner will swiftly discover that the manuals shipped with these telescopes leave much to be desired. Further guidance is a must. \u003cstrong\u003eChoosing and Using the New CAT \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides the missing information in a friendly but authoritative fashion, including imaging the solar system and deep space with the CCD cameras, video, and webcams that have almost completely supplanted 'film' cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatadioptric telescopes (CATs) such as the Schmidt Cassegrains remain popular among amateur astronomers for their ability to reveal thousands of beautiful deep-space wonders. Additionally, their computer-assisted capabilities allow them to automatically point to and track celestial objects, making astronomy accessible to more people than ever before. However, selecting the right one and learning how to use it can be difficult for stargazers both old and new. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's where this book comes in. The first edition, published in 2009, has remained the standard reference for mastering these popular instruments. This revised edition brings the material completely up to date, with several extensively rewritten chapters covering the most recent developments in telescope and camera equipment as well as computer software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the author's 45 years of experience with catadioptric telescopes, readers will learn to decide which catadioptric telescope is right for them, to choose a specific make and model, and finally, to use the telescope in the field. Covered in other chapters are: Solar System and deep-sky observations; astrophotography and computer control of CATs; and troubleshooting and maintaining your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you dream of owning a telescope or are frustrated by the telescope you already own, this is the book for you!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRod Mollise, a Contributing Editor at \u003ci\u003eSky and Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, is familiar to amateur astronomers as the author of numerous books and magazine articles on every aspect of astronomy, amateur and professional. He is most well known for his books on Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes, SCTs, and especially his authoritative first edition of \u003ci\u003eChoosing and Using a New CAT\u003c\/i\u003e (Springer), which has become the standard reference for these instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 23, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163711279239,"sku":"9783030397760","price":48.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b333a5c639bf7b73244958b6cecbc645.webp?v=1733299468","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/choosing-and-using-a-new-cat-getting-the-most-from-your-schmidt-cassegrain-or-any-catadioptric-telescope-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}