- The first book to describe the Meade LXD telescope range in detail
- Serves a large user-base of these telescope models worldwide
- Contains instructions for beginners and advanced amateurs alike
- Not solely aimed at owners of the telescope models – reaches a wider audience by comparing models pre-purchase
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- About this book
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This is a fully comprehensive guide to "choosing and using" the LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled – "go to" – series of telescopes. It is intended both for beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers.
The LXD series of telescopes is unusual in having German Equatorial Mounts – GEMs – rather than the more common altazimuth design. Although setting up a GEM with a go-to system is more involved than setting up the equivalent altazimuth mount, there are many advantages in the system, including zero field rotation.
A User’s Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes contains a wealth of information on setting up, using and maintaining the telescope, along with lots of hints, tips, and tricks for getting the very best out of it.
Coverage in advanced techniques for experienced astronomers and LXD users include imaging, interfacing with a PC or laptop, using available accessories, and troubleshooting.
- About the authors
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Martin Peston obtained a first-class degree in Astrophysics at QM & Westfield, University of London. He currently works as a Systems Analyst and has been involved in various UK space and defence projects.
- Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-4
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Astronomy as a Hobby
Pages 5-22
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Choosing an LXD Telescope
Pages 23-53
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Setting up the Telescope
Pages 55-85
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Polar Alignment and Goto Setup
Pages 87-103
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- A User's Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes
- Authors
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- Martin Peston
- Series Title
- The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
- Copyright
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag New York
- eBook ISBN
- 978-0-387-68264-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-0-387-68264-8
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-0-387-36489-6
- Series ISSN
- 1431-9756
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIV, 256
- Number of Illustrations
- 110 b/w illustrations
- Topics
