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Reflecting Telescope Optics I [electronic resource] : Basic Design Theory and its Historical Development / by Raymond N. Wilson

Author
Wilson, R. N
Published
Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 1996.
Edition
1st ed. 1996.
Physical Description
XIII, 545 pages : online resource
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Contents
1. Historical introduction -- 2 Basic (Gaussian) optical theory of telescopes -- 3. Aberration theory of telescopes -- 4. Field correctors and focal reducers or extenders -- 5. Major telescopes from Lord Rosse to about 1980 -- Appendices -- A. List of mathematical symbols -- B. Portrait gallery -- References -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Name index.
Summary
A global overview is given of theoptical theory, historical development, current situation and future potential of reflecting telescope systems. This first volume covers basic design theory, providing the reader with the most complete account available. It is thus a source book for the astronomical community and the optical industry. The author's approach is morphological, with strong emphasis on the historical development. The book is richly illustrated including spot-diagrams analysing special systems in modern form. Since all basic forms of reflecting telescope systems are known and the theory is largely completed, this volume should retain long-term validity and interest.
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9783662032275
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Springer Nature eBook
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