Basic design theory and its historical development
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Basic design theory and its historical development
(Astronomy and astrophysics library, . Reflecting telescope optics / R.N. Wilson ; 1)
Springer-Verlag, c2004
2nd ed
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Institute for Space–Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University宇宙地球研1
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [502]-512) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Complete compendium on the physics and applications of telescope optics, underlying the original and oldest of astronomical instruments.
Thoroughly scholarly work that provides both the historical perspective and the state-of-the-art technology, such as the 4-lens corrector of Delabre and the LADS corrector.
Newly updated edition brings this authoritative work completely up to date..
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"... an unequalled reference for those who have interest in the field ... a unique reference in a superb presentation."
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Table of Contents
Historical introduction.- Basic (Gaussian) optical theory of telescopes.- Aberration theory of telescopes.- Field correctors and focal reducers or extenders.- Major telescopes from Lord Rosse to about 1980.
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