Telescope Observing, How to Buy & Use an Astronomical Telescope, The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club Horizon Series, Written & produced by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club, Wilmot, OH, copyright 1997. 36 pages.
 
Table of Contents
 
Basic Optics
    Definitions
    Why Do We Use Telescopes
Telescope arithmetic
Binoculars
    How Binoculars Work
    How To Buy Binoculars
    The Exit Pupil
    Using Binoculars
    Maintaining Binoculars
Telescopes
    Refractors
    Newtonian Reflectors
    Catadioptric Telescopes
Mountings
    Alt-Azimuth Mounts
    Equatorial Mounts
Choosing a Telescope
    Where To Buy A Telescope
Accessories
    Finders
    Eyepieces
Adjusting Your Telescope
    Focusing
Using Your Telescope
Appendix A: Cleaning Mirrors & Lenses
Appendix B: Bibliography

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