Choosing and Using a New CAT

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<P><STRONG>Choosing and Using the New CAT </STRONG>will supersede the author¿s successful <STRONG>Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope</STRONG>, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years.</P> <P>Since the first book was published, a lot has changed in the technology of amateur astronomy. The sophistication and variety of the telescopes available to amateurs has increased dramatically. Computerized SCTs, Maksutov-Cassegrains, and most recently Meade¿s new and acclaimed Ritchey-Chrétiens have come to dominate the market. That means that all amateurs considering the purchase of a new telescope (not only a SCT, and not just beginners) will benefit from this detailed guide. Choosing the right telescope for particular kinds of observation (or even for general work) is far from easy ¿ but Rod Mollise gives invaluable advice and guidance.</P>

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<P>Rod Mollise is a test engineer for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, and is affiliated to the University of South Alabama (Part Time Faculty (Physics Department)). He is the author of Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope (Springer), The Urban Astronomer¿s Guide (Springer), Introduction to Astronomy: Activities (University of South Alabama Physics Department (co-author), and a contributor to Night Sky, Sky and Telescope and Amateur Astronomy.</P>

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