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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

The commercial availability of high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes (SCTs) has been a major factor in the upsurge of interest in amateur astronomy. Modern SCTs and other CATs -catadioptric (lens-mirror) telescopes- are incredibly capable for amateur astronomers. Models range from 3 1/2 inch portable instruments to 16-inch giants, and all sizes now have computer-control at least as an option. But because they are real scientific instruments, using them can sometimes be tricky. Rewarding but tricky. Chossing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is exactly what this book is about. It's a compilation of the hints, tips and general wisdom of many experienced SCT users, distilled by Rod Mollise, who has used SCTs himself for some 25 years. If you own an SCT or Maksutov telescope, or are even thinking about purchasing one, then here is a book that has been written for you!

(Extracted from the back cover).

GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

-Preface.

-Contents.

-1. Why a CAT?

-2. What's a CAT?

-3. Inside a CAT.

-4. Which CAT?

-5. The SCT Out-of Box Experience: Initial Telescope Assembly and Checkout.

-6. Accesories for your CAT.

-7. From That Very First Night: Field Set-up, Checkout and Observing.

-8. Care and Feeding of a CAT: Alignment, Testing, Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

-9. Keeping Your CAT Happy: Hints, Tips and Projects.

-10. The Advanced CAT: Imaging and Computers.

-11. Afterword: 25 Years with a CAT - How to Keep Going.

-Index.