This book takes the reader on an exploration of the structure and evolution of our universe. The basis for our knowledge is the Big Bang theory of the expanding universe. This book then tells the story of our search for the first stars and galaxies using current and planned telescopes.
Of the billions of stars in the night sky, no two are exactly alike. Discover how they are classified according to size, surface temperature, and brightness. Then peer through the most advanced telescopes. Includes three feature segments.
Characteristics of Stars — Examines how we measure the differences between stars
Understanding Stars — Looks at how stars are formed and the lifespan of stars.
Studying the Stars — Shows how advanced telescopes have expanded our view of the universe.
A User's Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 TelescopesThis book provides a comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" an LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled "Goto" series of telescopes, and is useful for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. It also provides a comprehensive guide to using Autostar(TM), the computerized "Goto" handset.
There is already a large user-base of these telescopes around the world, but there is as yet no single comprehensive guide commercially available for users to fully get to grips with using the LXD series of telescopes.
The advantages of using both eyes for astronomical observing are many and considerable, largely because of the way the human brain processes visual information. Binoculars – the usual kinds – are incredibly useful for wide-field observing, but "binocular astronomy" is much more than that, including binocular eyepieces that can be fitted to normal astronomical telescopes, and even giant binocular telescopes that are effectively two astronomical telescopes working in tandem.
