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"If the pure and elevated pleasure to be derived from the possession and use of a good telescope...were generally known, I am certain that no instrument of science would be more commonly found in the homes of intelligent people."

So wrote Garrett Serviss in his book PLEASURES OF THE TELESCOPE nearly 100 years ago. The telescope market is radically different than it was in the days of Serviss. Back then, amateur astronomy was an activity of the wealthy. By contrast, we live in an age that thrives on choice. Amateur astronomers must now wade through an ocean of literature and propaganda before being able to select a telescope intelligently. For many a budding astronomer, this chore appears overwhelming.

Star Ware examines today's astronomical marketplace. Where is the best place to buy a telescope? Is there one telescope that does everything well? You will find the answer in the pages of STAR WARE.

• Paperback: 417 pages; Dimensions (in inches): 0.97 x 9.28 x 7.64
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471750638; 4th edition (April 2007)

Supplemental materials for readers

Just for fun

• Interview with the author

• Nights of Future Passed: A look back at some telescopes from yesteryear

• Plans for building a Scotch Mount Camera-Tracking Platform -- from Star Ware's first edition

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