Zum Hauptinhalt springen
Dekorationsartikel gehören nicht zum Leistungsumfang.
Choosing & Using Binoculars
A Guide for Star Gazers, Birders and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Taschenbuch von Neil T. English
Sprache: Englisch

38,20 €*

inkl. MwSt.

Versandkostenfrei per Post / DHL

Lieferzeit 2-3 Wochen

Kategorien:
Beschreibung
Binoculars are life enhancing instruments, uniquely capable of bringing the intricacies of nature into sharp focus. Whether it be birds, majestic lakes and seas, alpine vistas, wild animals or exploring the glories of the night sky, anyone interested in buying binoculars today will be faced with a bewildering number of different models to choose from!

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. Uniquely experienced writer and binocular enthusiast, Dr Neil English, takes the pain out of narrowing down the search for your ideal binocular, whether your budget is [...] or [...]. Dr English explores many of the timeless beauties of the binocular world, crafted by top European and Japanese manufacturers, such as Swarovski, Zeiss, Nikon, Leica and others. Sumptuously illustrated throughout with full color images, Choosing & Using Binoculars decodes all the technical jargon without sacrificing accuracy and presents the world¿s best compendium of binocular literature for the birder, hunter, inveterate traveler, nature enthusiast and star gazer. Don¿t leave home without it!
Binoculars are life enhancing instruments, uniquely capable of bringing the intricacies of nature into sharp focus. Whether it be birds, majestic lakes and seas, alpine vistas, wild animals or exploring the glories of the night sky, anyone interested in buying binoculars today will be faced with a bewildering number of different models to choose from!

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. Uniquely experienced writer and binocular enthusiast, Dr Neil English, takes the pain out of narrowing down the search for your ideal binocular, whether your budget is [...] or [...]. Dr English explores many of the timeless beauties of the binocular world, crafted by top European and Japanese manufacturers, such as Swarovski, Zeiss, Nikon, Leica and others. Sumptuously illustrated throughout with full color images, Choosing & Using Binoculars decodes all the technical jargon without sacrificing accuracy and presents the world¿s best compendium of binocular literature for the birder, hunter, inveterate traveler, nature enthusiast and star gazer. Don¿t leave home without it!
Über den Autor

Dr. Neil English is an internationally known astronomy and science writer who has published several hundred feature articles for Britain's best-selling astronomy magazine, Astronomy Now. His work has also appeared in Astronomy (USA), Salvo Magazine, and Britain's best-elling Birding magazine, Birdwatching. He is the author of seven books on amateur and professional astronomy, including his magnum opus, Chronicling the Golden Age of Astronomy (Springer Nature). When not writing and travelling, Dr English runs a successful academic tutorial business, preparing students for careers in medicine, veterinary, engineering and physical sciences.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: The Joy of the Binocular.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Part I: Chapter 1: Binoculars 101.- Chapter 2: A Brief History of the Binocular.- Chapter 3: Pocket Binoculars.- Chapter 4: Compact Binoculars.- Chapter 5: Full-Size Binoculars.- Chapter 6: Low Light Binoculars.- Chapter 7: Range-Finding Binoculars.- Chapter 8: Astronomical Binoculars.- Chapter 9: Marine Binoculars.- Part II: Chapter 10: Leica Binoculars.- Chapter 11: Zeiss Binoculars.- Chapter 12: Swarovski Binoculars.- Chapter 13: Nikon Binoculars.- Chapter 14: Vortex Binoculars.- Chapter 15: GPO Binoculars.- Chapter 16: Opticron Binoculars.- Chapter 17: Meopta Binoculars.- Chapter 18: Maven Binoculars.- Chapter 19: Kowa Binoculars.- Chapter 20: Pentax Binoculars.- Chapter 21: Oberwerk Binoculars.- Chapter22: Leupold Binoculars.- Chapter 23: Fujinon Binoculars.- Chapter 24: Bushnell Binoculars.- Chapter 25: Popular Binocular Accessories.- Chapter 26: Testing Binoculars: Notes from the Field.- Chapter 27: Top Bargains in Today's Market.- Chapter 28: A Brief Survey of Classic Binocular Literature.- Chapter 29: Classic Binoculars.- Chapter 30: Earth & Sky.- Glossary.- Binocular Repairers & Restorers.- Index.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Physik, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: xiv
523 S.
3 s/w Illustr.
245 farbige Illustr.
523 p. 248 illus.
245 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783031447099
ISBN-10: 3031447093
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: English, Neil T.
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 235 x 155 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Neil T. English
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.12.2023
Gewicht: 0,913 kg
Artikel-ID: 127476529
Über den Autor

Dr. Neil English is an internationally known astronomy and science writer who has published several hundred feature articles for Britain's best-selling astronomy magazine, Astronomy Now. His work has also appeared in Astronomy (USA), Salvo Magazine, and Britain's best-elling Birding magazine, Birdwatching. He is the author of seven books on amateur and professional astronomy, including his magnum opus, Chronicling the Golden Age of Astronomy (Springer Nature). When not writing and travelling, Dr English runs a successful academic tutorial business, preparing students for careers in medicine, veterinary, engineering and physical sciences.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: The Joy of the Binocular.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Part I: Chapter 1: Binoculars 101.- Chapter 2: A Brief History of the Binocular.- Chapter 3: Pocket Binoculars.- Chapter 4: Compact Binoculars.- Chapter 5: Full-Size Binoculars.- Chapter 6: Low Light Binoculars.- Chapter 7: Range-Finding Binoculars.- Chapter 8: Astronomical Binoculars.- Chapter 9: Marine Binoculars.- Part II: Chapter 10: Leica Binoculars.- Chapter 11: Zeiss Binoculars.- Chapter 12: Swarovski Binoculars.- Chapter 13: Nikon Binoculars.- Chapter 14: Vortex Binoculars.- Chapter 15: GPO Binoculars.- Chapter 16: Opticron Binoculars.- Chapter 17: Meopta Binoculars.- Chapter 18: Maven Binoculars.- Chapter 19: Kowa Binoculars.- Chapter 20: Pentax Binoculars.- Chapter 21: Oberwerk Binoculars.- Chapter22: Leupold Binoculars.- Chapter 23: Fujinon Binoculars.- Chapter 24: Bushnell Binoculars.- Chapter 25: Popular Binocular Accessories.- Chapter 26: Testing Binoculars: Notes from the Field.- Chapter 27: Top Bargains in Today's Market.- Chapter 28: A Brief Survey of Classic Binocular Literature.- Chapter 29: Classic Binoculars.- Chapter 30: Earth & Sky.- Glossary.- Binocular Repairers & Restorers.- Index.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Physik, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: xiv
523 S.
3 s/w Illustr.
245 farbige Illustr.
523 p. 248 illus.
245 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783031447099
ISBN-10: 3031447093
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: English, Neil T.
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 235 x 155 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Neil T. English
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.12.2023
Gewicht: 0,913 kg
Artikel-ID: 127476529
Sicherheitshinweis