Books by Philip S. Harrington
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| Topics covered | On-line Bonus Material | Recommended reading |
Topics covered
Basic terms and definitions, including:
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Aperture
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Focal Length
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Focal Ratio
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Magnification
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Light-gathering Ability
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Resolving Power
Recommended reading
Books
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All About Telescopes; Brown, S.; Edmund Scientific, 1999; ISBN 0933346204.
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Backyard Astronomer's Guide; Dickinson, T. and Dyer, A.; Camden House, 2002; ISBN 0921820119. www.backyardastronomy.com
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Sky Observer's Guide; Mayall, R., et al; St. Martin's Press, 2001; ISBN: 1582381550.
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Telescope Handbook and Star Atlas; Howard, N.; Ty Crowell Co., 1975; ISBN 0690006861. Out of print.
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Telescope Optics: A Comprehensive Manual for Amateur Astronomers; Rutten, H. and Van Venrooij, A.; Willmann-Bell, 1988; ISBN 0943396182. (warning: technical)
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