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The 20-cm Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope : a practical observing guide

by Peter L. Manly

This guide details the operation of 20-centimetre Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. It covers techniques for observing the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects, while providing advice on accessories, detectors, and common procedural errors.

Accession 17333 ISBN 0521644410 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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