Choosing and Using a New CAT: Getting the Most from Your Schmidt Cassegrain or Any Catadioptric Telescope

by Rod Mollise

Choosing and Using the New CAT will supersede the author’s successful Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from the amateur astronomy community for the past seven years. 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-ChrÃtiens 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.

345 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Jeff Hino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Stuff

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, there is a ton of useful information on all things CAT. It filled in some big holes in my knowledge of equipment, maintenance and observing. Highly recommend it.

[Darwin Te · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit boring from first half, but overall, very informative and lots of contents, highly recommended

Discussed many topics like software, astrophotography, eyepiece, mounts, SCT brands and models, etc.

Worth the cost and time to read.