Star Ware

Praise for Star Ware Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy." - Robert Burnham Sky & Telescope magazine "Star Ware condenses between two covers what would normally take a telescope buyer many months to accumulate." - John Shibley Astronomy magazine Whether youre shopping for your first telescope or your fifth dont be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices bells and whistles and the literature that describes them all. Thats why you need Star Ware. In this revised and updated Fourth Edition of the essential guide to comparing and selecting sky-watching equipment award-winning astronomy writer Philip Harrington takes you telescope
shopping the easy way. He analyzes and explains todays astronomy market and compares brands and models point by point. Star Ware gives you the confidence you need to buy the telescope and accessories that are right for you and the knowledge to get the most out of your new purchase with: Extensive expanded reviews of leading models and accessories-including dozens of new products A clear step-by-step guide to every aspect of selecting telescopes binoculars filters mounts lenses cameras film star charts guides and references and much more Ten new do-it-yourself projects for building your own astronomical equipment Easy tips on setting up using and caring for telescopes and other astronomical equipment Lists of where to find everything astronomical including Web sites and resources;
distributors dealers and conventions; and corporate listings for products and services"