Re: ATM Star Testing

[Ken Lowther <lowther@worldnet.att.net>]

Joe Mayenschein wrote:
> 
> Hi All!
> 
> Has anyone seen a copy of the book I just notices in Bell's ad in the
> latest S&T? called
> "Star Testing Astronomical Telescopes"

You're new here aren't you. ;-)

> 
> Anyone know anything about it?
> 

The author is a list member.  Does he count?

This book is considered a must have if you can afford it.  The star test
is considered the ultimate test for performance.  Since you are not
likely to have perfect optics the book helps you determine the quality
of what you have.

-- 
Ken Lowther
Youngstown, Ohio
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