Almost all amateur astronomers now use computers. Today's astronomical telescopes, even relatively inexpensive models, are computer-controlled. Imaging and image processing is today mostly digital. And finally, there is a great deal of PC software available, for planetarium charts, controlling telescopes and cameras, for the calculations. Astronomy with a Home Computer is a practical introduction for amateurs at all levels of experience. It concentrates on low-cost accessible projects and will appeal to all amateur astronomers, regardless of their experience.

The first book to deal specifically with the use of home computers for practical amateur astronomers Not only PCF - this deals with Mac O/S and Linux home computers as well as MS Windows Concentrates on low-cost, accessible projects and materials Describes how to choose and use a webcam for astronomical imaging Entirely non-mathematical Suitable for amateur astronomers at all levels of experience

Autorentext
Almost all amateur astronomers now use computers. Today's astronomical telescopes, even relatively inexpensive models, are computer-controlled. Imaging and image processing is today mostly digital. And finally, there is a great deal of PC software available, for planetarium charts, controlling telescopes and cameras, for the calculations. Astronomy with a Home Computer is a practical introduction for amateurs at all levels of experience. It concentrates on low-cost accessible projects and will appeal to all amateur astronomers, regardless of their experience.

Inhalt
Modern Amateur Astronomy and the Internet.- Planetarium Programs and Other Astronomical Software.- Buying a Go-To Telescope.- Using and Enjoying your Telescope.- Webcam and Digital Camera Astrophotography.