Astronomy for older eyes : a guide for aging backyard astronomers /: a guide for aging backyard astronomers. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James L. Chen ; graphics by Adam Chen.
• Authors: Chen, James L
• Other Names: Chen, Adam 1983- illustrator.
• Contents: Preface; Contents; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Amateur Astronomy and Its Aging Practitioners; Chapter 2: Why Astronomy?; Choosing What Kind of Backyard Astronomer?; Chapter 3: Keeping Healthy, Active, and Backyard Astronomy; General Principles of Aging and Health; Social Activity in the Later Years; Maintaining Mental Health; More on Exercise; Stress Is Destructive to the Body; Chapter 4: Older Eyes, Cataracts, Lasik and Laser Eye Surgery; Nutrition and Good Eye Health; Disorders of the Aging Eye; Cataracts and the Impact on Telescope Use; Cataract Surgery. Post-Cataract Surgery Recovery and Issues LASIK Surgery; LASIK Surgery Incompatibility with Cataract Surgery; The Role of Sunglasses and UV Radiation; Chapter 5: Telescope Equipment and Growing Older; Single Large Telescope at Age 70+; Multiple Telescopes at Age 64; Telescope in an Observatory at Age 68; Telescopes, Aging, and Physical Strength; Telescope Eyepieces and Aging Eyes; Normal Age-Related Vision Changes; High Tech Versus Low Tech; The Role of Binoculars; Binocular Basics; Binocular Prisms: Porro Versus Roof; Field of View; Deciding on Binoculars; Solar Observing. Solar Filters Recommendations for Older Astronomers; Stay Seated; Binoviewers; Chapter 6: Astronomy Clubs, Public Outreach, Star Parties, and Staying Social in Later Years; Astronomy Clubs; Public Outreach; Star Parties; Typical Large Star Party; Star Party Etiquette; Chapter 7: Physical and Environmental Challenges of Astronomy in Later Years; The Threat of Hypothermia; Observing in the Fall and Winter; Heat Stress and Older Adults; Dressing for Success in Spring and Summer; Chapter 8: Travel, Astronomy Tourism, and Getting Old; Leisure Travel and Astronomy. Top 10 Astronomy Destinations U.S. State Department Travel Recommendations; Chapter 9: Common Sense, Light Pollution, and Astronomy; Buying a Telescope; Observing and the Importance of Dark Skies; Chapter 10: Wheelchair Astronomy; Scenario 1-Wheelchair Astronomer with a Caregiver; Scenario 2-Wheelchair Astronomer Alone; Scenario 3-Wheelchair Astronomer with Additional Disabilities: Open the Window; Observatory; Observing Site; Chapter 11: The Afterlife of Telescope Equipment and Astronomy Books; Wills and Living Trusts-Astronomy Loving Families. Wills and Living Trusts-Families Who Have No Interest in Astronomy Options for Disposition of Heirloom Grade Telescope Equipment; Selling Through an Estate Auction; Selling Through eBay Auctions; Chapter 12: Final Thoughts; Appendix A; Telescope Basics; The Telescopes; The Refractors; The Reflectors; The Catadioptrics; The Eyepieces; The Filters; The Mounts; The Binoviewer Option; The Recommendation; Appendix B; Color Filters Use; Appendix C; Common Telescope Formulas; Telescope Magnification; Exit Pupil; Real Field of View; Focal Ratio; Dawes Limit or Resolving Power.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 236 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 520; 500; Popular works; Astronomy -- Amateurs' manuals; SCIENCE -- Astronomy; Astronomy; Popular Science; Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astronomy, space & time; Astronomy; Popular astronomy & space; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319524139; 3319524135
• Related ISBNs: 9783319524122; 3319524127
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 27, 2017).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.