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BUILDING A ROLL-OFF ROOF OBSERVATORY
A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION |
| By: |
John Hicks |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£24.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0387766030 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780387766034 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
| Series: |
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
This unique volume covers all aspects of designing a roll-off roof observatory: planning the site, viewing requirements, conforming to by-laws, and orientation of the structure. The chapters outline step-by-step construction of a typical building. |
| Synopsis: |
Almost every amateur astronomer who has taken the pursuit to its second level aspires to a fixed, permanent housing for his telescope, permitting its rapid and comfortable use avoiding hours of setting-up time for each observing session. A roll-off roof observatory is the simplest and by far the most popular observatory design for today's practical astronomers. Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory is unique, covering all aspects of designing a roll-off roof observatory: planning the site, viewing requirements, conforming to by-laws, and orientation of the structure. The chapters outline step-by-step construction of a typical building. The author, both an amateur astronomer and professional landscape architect, is uniquely qualified to write this fully-detailed book. A professionally designed roll-off observatory could cost as much as $3000 just for the plans - which are provided free with Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory. |
| Illustrations: |
biography |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |