Description: Description: A collection of papers by astronomers on research projects and equipment for small telescopes—the proceedings of a symposium held in Christchurch New Zealand in 1985 by the International Astronomical Union. Condition: Softbound in pictorial cover. Former owner’s name on flyleaf Book is otherwise in like new condition: clean, crisp, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. From the publisher’s promo: “In dealing with the capabilities of small telescopes — defined here as ground-based instruments with apertures less than 1.5 m — this volume discusses several new types. Diverse instrumentation is also explored, as are the various research programs which can be undertaken with small telescopes. These types of instruments, often used by small institutions or astronomical societies, are ideally suited to regular observation of a variety of interesting objects. The volume has been divided into three broad sections: telescopes and instrumentation; photometric research programs; and spectroscopic research programs. Most of this material illustrates the potential of small telescopes to perform fundamental research on astrophysically significant programs. The objects covered range from those within the solar system (e.g. asteroids and comets) through stars to distant galaxies. In addition, vital calibration of large and space-based telescope observations is undertaken with small telescopes, the advent of high quantum effiiency detectors making work possible on small telescopes, which previously could only be done on their larger counterparts.” See the photos for the table of contents. Biographical Note: John B. Hearnshaw and Peter L. Cottrell are professors in the physics department of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See shipping and Payments tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies.; If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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Subject Area: Science
Book Title: Instrumentation and Research Programmes for Small Telescopes : Pr
Publication Name: Instrumental and Research Programmes for Small Telescopes
Publisher: D. Reidel Publishing Company
Item Length: 9.6 in
Subject: Astronomy, Physics / Optics & Light, Spectroscopy & Spectrum Analysis, Telescopes, Instruments, Spectroscopy
Publication Year: 1986
Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia Ser.
Type: Textbook
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Author: P. L. Cottrell, John B. Hearnshaw
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education
Level: Advanced
Features: Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
Item Weight: 33.2 Oz
Item Width: 6.7 in
Number of Pages: Xxii, 482
