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I like this book very much [Solar Astronomy]

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Recently heard about a new book from Cloudynights which is coauthored by several well-known solar imagers and observers using Coronado scopes. I bought it without hesitation through a local vendor. This new book is titled Observing the Sun with Coronado Telescopes, ISBN : 9780387681269.This book is written by an English guy, who has sought the help from larry alvarez and many other well-known solar observers. It is filled with many many colour photos that accompanies the chapters. The content of the book includes information and knowledge of the Sun in detail, which could be found in many astronomy books. What is most interesting about the book is the in depth details of each coronado telescope and the technical aspects of them. Includes many explanations of how to do imaging, and many questions that many people were curious about. Uptill now, i don't regret buying it.:)


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Yes this is really a very informative book with great photos and thanks for letting me have a brief of it. Learn something from you that day.
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oo, looks quite evil. so how, thinking of placing an order for that 0.5a solarmax 90 with a bf30?

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coronado is not the 'in' thing now.
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This is exactly the type of book which I try to avoid - it makes me poorer! Heh.. just kidding.

I'll browse through it when I feel like being tempted.. :)
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mrngbss wrote:coronado is not the 'in' thing now.
may i know what is?
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Lunt Solar Systems. Pls see post by Kochu.
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But Lunt scopes looks less impressive than Coronado's offerings...
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well, the price and service support looks more impressive though. The picture from Anacortes may not be the official offering. Lunt systems have not released the official products images yet.
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