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Design optics and technology for large spaceborne astronomical telescopes.
Author : George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
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Page : 814 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 1970
Category : Orbiting astronomical observatories
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Design optics and technology for large spaceborne astronomical telescopes.
Author : Wilson Wall
Publisher : Springer
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 47,17 MB
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319990888
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.
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Page : 783 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 1970
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File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 1970
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Author : W. Patrick McCray
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 25,60 MB
Release : 2006-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0674019962
Every night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing on the history of the Gemini ObservatoryÑtwin 8-meter telescopes located on mountain peaks in Hawaii and ChileÑGiant Telescopes tells the story behind the planning and construction of modern scientific tools, offering a detailed view of the technological and political transformation of astronomy in the postwar era. Drawing on interviews with participants and archival documents, W. Patrick McCray describes the ambitions and machinations of prominent astronomers, engineers, funding patrons, and politicians in their effort to construct a modern facility for cutting-edge scienceÑand to establish a model for international cooperation in the coming era of Òmegascience.Ó His account details the technological, institutional, cultural, and financial challenges that scientists faced while planning and building a new generation of giant telescopes. Besides exploring how and why scientists embraced the promise and potential of new technologies, he considers how these new tools affected what it means to be an astronomer. McCrayÕs book should interest anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the science, technology, and politics behind finding our place in the universe.
Author : George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Publisher :
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 40,81 MB
Release : 1970
Category : Orbiting astronomical observatories
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Design optics and technology for large spaceborne astronomical telescopes.
Author : Geoff Andersen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691129792
A history of the telescope includes discussion of such related topics as the dark-adapted human eye, interferometry, adaptive optics, and remote sensing.
Author : Raymond N. Wilson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 18,98 MB
Release : 2001-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540603566
This book, written by the designer of the worlds largest telescope, the VLT in Chile, covers the essential modern developments in telescope optics. In the last twenty years, modern technology has revolutionized not only manufacturing and test procedures but also the entire area of quality specification. In addition to these topics, the book also covers the alignment of telescope optics, atmospheric optics, adaptive optics, reflective coatings, and ancillary equipment. Richly illustrated, this work covers important modern techniques, which makes it one of the most complete references on telescope optics.
Author : Raymond N. Wilson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 14,99 MB
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 3662084880
This book, written by the designer of the worlds largest telescope, the VLT in Chile, covers the essential modern developments in telescope optics. In the last twenty years, modern technology has revolutionized not only manufacturing and test procedures but also the entire area of quality specification. In addition to these topics, the book also covers the alignment of telescope optics, atmospheric optics, adaptive optics, reflective coatings, and ancillary equipment. Richly illustrated, this work covers important modern techniques, which makes it one of the most complete references on telescope optics.
Author : Greg Roza
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 40,17 MB
Release : 2003-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1435873777
The world of optical, radio, and space telescopes will be on view for students in this fascinating story. From the first telescopes of Galileo and Newton to todays giant twin Keck telescopes in Hawaii, readers will learn about the workings of lenses and mirrors. The book also looks at how a primary mirror is made, why the dish of a radio telescope needs to be wide, and how the Hubble Space Telescope gives astronomers sharper images than do telescopes on Earth.