Neil English Livres

Written for amateur astronomers, this book reviews portable equipment, accessories and mounts, describing which are best for different kinds of viewing. Shows how to use your grab 'n' go telescope to observe a wealth of solar, lunar and planetary objects.

Focusing on the unique Dobsonian telescope design, this comprehensive guide offers detailed insights into its commercial variations. Highlighting the telescope's simplicity and portability, it emphasizes its effectiveness for visually observing faint deep-sky objects, making it an essential resource for astronomy enthusiasts seeking to enhance their observational experience.

Focusing on the practical aspects of refracting telescopes, this guide serves as an essential resource for amateur astronomers and non-astronomical observers alike. It covers everything from purchasing and testing to effective usage, ensuring readers gain a thorough understanding of their equipment. The comprehensive approach makes it an invaluable tool for anyone interested in exploring the night sky with a refracting telescope.

"Classic Telescopes" explores the appeal of vintage telescopes among amateur astronomers, highlighting renowned makers from the 18th and 19th centuries. The book details key features of these instruments, market influences, and offers insights from collectors on finding authentic pieces. A nostalgic journey into craftsmanship awaits!

Space telescopes are among humankind's greatest scientific achievements of the last fifty years. This book looks at space telescopes not simply chronologically but also in order of the electromagnetic spectrum, making it possible to understand better why they were made.

This book walks the reader through the fascinating world of binoculars, past and present, while exploring all of the main binocular types, their desirable features, how to test out and narrow down the choices a prospective customer should make, as well as looking at some of the best and most-sought-after binoculars money can buy.