Author: C. FaulhaberPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lenses
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Construction of Large Telescope Lenses
Author: C. FaulhaberThe Construction of Large Telescopes
Author: David Livingstone CrawfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Telescopes
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A History of Optical Telescopes in Astronomy
Author: Wilson WallPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319990888
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This book is uniquely about the relationship between the optical telescope and astronomy as they developed together. It covers the time between the telescope's pivotal invention in the 1600's up to the modern era of space-based telescopes. Over the intervening centuries, there were huge improvements in the optical resolution of telescopes, along with changes in their positioning and nature of application that forever altered the course of astronomy. For a long time, the field was an exclusive club for self-motivated stargazers who could afford to build their own telescopes. Many of these leisure-time scholars left their mark by virtue of their meticulous observations and record keeping. Although they would now be considered amateurs, these figures and their contributions were pivotal and are covered in this book alongside professionals, for the first time giving a complete picture of the history of telescopic science.
The Telescope
Author: Thomas NolanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reflecting telescopes
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope
Author: Henry DraperPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomical photography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes
Author: Pierre BelyPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9781475778960
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
There is no dearth of books on telescope optics and, indeed, optics is clearly a keyelementinthedesignandconstructionoftelescopes.Butitisbynomeans the only important element. As telescopes become larger and more costly, other aspects such as structures, pointing, wavefront control, enclosures, and project management become just as critical. Although most of the technical knowledge required for all these ?elds is available in various specialized books, journal articles, and technical reports, they are not necessarily written with application to telescopes in mind. This bookisa?rstattemptatassemblinginasingletextthebasicastronomicaland engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. Itsaimistobroadlycoverallmajoraspectsofthe?eld,fromthefundamentals ofastronomicalobservationto optics, controlsystems,structural,mechanical, andthermalengineering,aswellasspecializedtopicssuchassiteselectionand program management. This subject is so vast that an in-depth treatment is obviously imprac- cal. Our intent is therefore only to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of telescope design and construction. This book will not replace specialized scienti?c and technical texts. But we hope that it will be useful for astronomers, managers, and systems engineers who seek a basic understanding of the underlying principles of telescope making, and for s- cialists who wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamental requirements and approaches of their colleagues in other disciplines.
Build Your Own Telescope
Author: Richard BerryPublisher:
ISBN: 9780943396699
Category : Telescopes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring the heavens with a telescope.
How to Make a Telescope
Author: Jean TexereauPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Telescopes
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
The Story of the Lens
Author: Floyd Lavern DarrowPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lenses
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution
Author: Smithsonian InstitutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Discoveries in science
Languages : en
Pages : 1060
Book Description