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Springer Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies A New Aproach To Observing Deep Space by Antony Cooke
Provide the reader with everything he needs to know about what to observe, and using some of today's state-of-the-art technique and commercial equipment, how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects.Only guide to live observation of deep space, utilizing modern image enhancement techniques (image intensifiers and CCD video monitors) Detailed information supplied on the image intensifiers and CCD video monitors Explains how to select and prepare sites for live viewing. ForewordIntroductionNew toolsThe Dark Sky SiteSo, what can we expect to see?Our Neighbourhood in Space: The Milky WayThe Great BeyondEyes on the FutureAppendicesRecommended equipment manufacturersResourcesReal Time visual astronomy using image intensifiers and data modellingStellaCam II Highlights and DescriptionIndex