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Author:   James L. Chen ,  Adam Chen
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.503kg
ISBN:  

9783319325385

ISBN 10:   3319325388
Pages:   219
Publication Date:   06 June 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface.- Chapter 1: A Brief History of Computerized Telescope Mounts for Amateurs.- Chapter 2: A Review of Celestron GoTo Computerized Telescopes.- Chapter 3: Introduction to the Celestron NexStar Evolution and Sky Portal.- Chapter 4: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal App.- Chapter 5: Basic Operation of the Celestron NexStar Evolution and NexStar+ Hand Control.- Chapter 6: Lessons Learned in Using the Celestron NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal.- Chapter 7: Introduction to the SkyPortal WiFi Module.- Chapter 8: Advanced WiFi Tricks.- Chapter 9: Accessories for the Celestron NexStar Evolution.- Chapter 10: Mounting Other Optical Tubes on the NexStar Evolution Mounts.- Chapter 11: Maintenance and Care of the NexStar Evolution Mounts and Electronics.- Appendix 1: Troubleshooting Checklist.- Appendix 2: Celestron Timeline.- Appendix 3: Celestron NexStar Evolution Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications.- Appendix 4: Messier Catalog.- Appendix 5: The Caldwell Catalog.- Appendix 6: Selected  Non-Messier Catalog NGC Objects.- Appendix 7: The Herschel 400.- Appendix 8: Current Sky Portal WiFi Module Compatible Celestron Mount Specifications.- Appendix 9: Glossary.- Bibliography.- Biographies.- Index.

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             Author – James Chen: Retired Department of the Navy and Federal Aviation Administration Radar and Surveillance Systems Engineer.  Former Program Manager for Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation.  Guest lecturer at local Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland astronomy clubs on amateur astronomy topics of eyepiece design, optical filters, urban and suburban  astronomy, and lunar observing.  Author of an Astronomy Magazine article on Dobsonian telescope design in November 1989 issue, and contributor to Astronomy Technology Today magazine.  First book, published in June 2014 by Springer, entitled How to Find the Apollo Landings Sites.  Second book entitled A Guide to the Hubble Space Telescope Objects, is also available from Springer.  Third book entitled The Vixen Star Book User Guide, is also available from Springer.  Served as a part-time technical and sales consultant for two Washington DC area telescope stores for over 30 years.                         Graphics Designer - Adam Chen: Former Program Manager of media support for NASA Headquarters in Washington DC. Creator and executive producer of major NASA publications, including the book and web-book application documenting the history of the Space Shuttle Program “Celebrating 30 Years of the Space Shuttle Program”.  Served as graphics designer for all three James L. Chen books.  Currently works in marketing for Brown Advisory, an investment firm in Baltimore, MD.

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