Download or read book Making Enjoying Telescopes written by Robert Miller and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the dawn of time, people have been intrigued with the stars. See for yourself what's so fascinating with a homemade telescope -- there are six different sizes and styles: from a small hand-held device to a large mounted one, made with readily available, inexpensive materials that are better than the instruments used in Galileo or Newton's time, Full-color photographs and hundreds of fascinating tidbits about comets, eclipses, and constellations, as well as explanations free of technical jargon, make this guide accessible to anyone interested in seeing what's out there. Trace the history of the development of the telescope, and learn the principles and variations of its design, basic construction techniques and materials, how to repair and adapt older telescopes, how to take photographs through a telescope, and much more. With the ideas, tips and instructions contained here, beginners can explore the cosmos and embark on a lifetime of celestial discovery.
Download or read book Making Your Own Telescope written by Allyn J. Thompson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete, detailed instructions and numerous diagrams for constructing a do-it-yourself telescope. No complicated mathematics are involved, and no prior knowledge of optics or astronomy is needed to follow the text's step-by-step directions. Contents cover, among other topics, materials and equipment; tube parts and alignment; eyepieces, and related problems; setting circles; and optical principles. 1973 ed. Appendixes. Index. 6 plates. 100 figures.
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by Albert Graham Ingalls and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on amateur telescope making. Includes a photo gallery, a FAQ section, and a list of related books and vendors. Links to related sites.
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by Stephen Tonkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an introduction to the design of a variety of telescopes, mounts, and drives suitable for the home-constructor. Projects include instruments that range from a shoestring budget to specialist devices that are not commercially available. The skill level of each project is indicated and advice is provided as to what is sensible to construct, given what is commercially available. Hints and tips are included, as well as listings of reputable mail order sources of materials and components.
Download or read book Giant Telescopes written by W. Patrick McCray and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-30 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Build Your Own Telescope written by Richard Berry and published by Scribner Book Company. This book was released on 1985 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These books give two quite different perspectives on astronomical instrumentation. Infinite Vistas, based mostly on a series of public lectures, consists of chapters by professional astronomers on major new astronomical instruments under construction, planned, or hoped for. From radio waves to gamma rays, they cover the full range of the electromagnetic spectrum, summarizing recent progress, detailing planned new equipment, and explaining research problems to be resolved in the future. Individual contributions are well written and fit together unusually well to form a coherent treatise. Given the key role of instrumentation in the dramatic progress of 20th-century astronomy, the volume provides an exciting peek at the next two decades. Readers do not need advanced training to enjoy this work, although some prior knowledge of astronomy and physics might be useful. Berry's book contains detailed instructions for amateurs wishing to construct small optical telescopes. It provides photographs and plans for five specific telescopes four reflectors of differing sizes and styles and one refractor. Several other chapters explain telescope construction and general use. The author is an experienced constructor of, and writer on, telescopes.
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making Advanced Book Two written by Albert Graham Ingalls and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information for amateurs building telescopes, provided by Berthold Hamburger. Includes instructions for making screens, mirrors, and telescopes. Offers photographs of telescopes.
Download or read book Making Your Own Telescope written by Allyn Joseph Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proposals for making a large reflecting telescope written by Francis HAUKSBEE (the Younger.) and published by . This book was released on 1730 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making Advanced written by Albert G. Ingalls and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Build an Astronomical Telescope written by Rob Smith and published by best global publishing. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The process is described in great detail so that the making of the mirror is an enjoyable and relaxing task. Simple test methods are described so that you do not over grind the mirror but achieve the correct shape. How to simply mount the mirror in a tube is then covered in detail. The result will be a working astronomical telescope capable of viewing the Heavens. Only everyday tools are required throughout"--Page [4 of cover].
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making written by Albert Graham Ingalls and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Telescope Making in the Internet Age written by Robert L. Clark and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building an astronomical telescope offers the amateur astronomer an exciting challenge, with the possibility of ending up with a far bigger and better telescope than could have been afforded otherwise. In the past, the starting point has always been the grinding and polishing of at least the primary mirror, a difficult and immensely time-consuming process. But now that the Internet has brought us together in a global village, purchasing off-the-shelf goods such as parabolic mirrors, eyepieces, lenses, and telescope tubes, is possible. There are also a vast number of used mirrors and lenses out there, and it is now possible to track them down almost anywhere in the world. Online stores and auction houses have facilitated commerce regarding all sorts of useful optical components at a reasonable price. This is a book about making telescopes from available parts. It provides guidance on where to look and what to look for in selecting items useful for telescope making and explains how to assemble these components to produce an excellent instrument on a tight budget. At one time, many amateurs made their own telescopes from home-made parts. In today's rushed world, that has almost become a lost art. The Internet offers a wonderful alternative to either buying a pricey scope fully assembled or making your own from scratch.
