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Last Updated on Saturday, 14 August 2010 04:16 Written by Administrator Saturday, 14 August 2010 04:16
The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes
This book assembles for the first time in a single text the full range of astronomical and engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. It aims to cover all aspects of the field, from the fundamentals of astronomical observation, to optics, control systems, and structural, mechanical, and thermal engineering, as well as such specialized topics as site selection and program management. The book is the result of the collaboration of many leading astronomers, engineers, and project managers. Their contributions have been edited to provide a consistent approach and treatment: for example, ground- and space-based telescopes are treated from a common perspective. Topics covered include: – Design Methods and Project Management – Telescope Optics – Stray Light Control – Structure and Mechanisms – Pointing and Control – Active and Adaptive Optics – Thermal Control – Integration and Verification – Observatory Enclosure and Siting
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 04:31 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 21 July 2010 04:31
The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes
This book assembles for the first time in a single text the full range of astronomical and engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. It aims to cover all aspects of the field, from the fundamentals of astronomical observation, to optics, control systems, and structural, mechanical, and thermal engineering, as well as such specialized topics as site selection and program management. The book is the result of the collaboration of many leading astronomers, engineers, and project managers. Their contributions have been edited to provide a consistent approach and treatment: for example, ground- and space-based telescopes are treated from a common perspective. Topics covered include: – Design Methods and Project Management – Telescope Optics – Stray Light Control – Structure and Mechanisms – Pointing and Control – Active and Adaptive Optics – Thermal Control – Integration and Verification – Observatory Enclosure and Siting
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Last Updated on Sunday, 18 July 2010 05:33 Written by Administrator Sunday, 18 July 2010 05:33
Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series)
This is the book to tell the intermediate-level amateur astronomer what he needs to know about observatories. It draws on the author’s practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers.
It is an ideal complement to Patrick Moore’s More Small Astronomical Observatories which is a compendium of ideas for different observatory designs. Setting-up a Small Observatory covers the details of design, siting and construction once a basic type has been decided upon.
It is written in a way that is equally applicable to the USA and UK (where there are slightly different building regulations) and deals with matters that are basic to building and commissioning any amateur observatory. Uniquely, David Arditti also considers the aesthetics of amateur observatories – fitting them in with family and neighbors, and maybe disguising them as more common garden buildings if necessary.
Every amateur astronomer who wants a purpose-built observatory (and that is most of them!) will find this book absolutely invaluable both during the planning and the construction stages.
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