Amateur Telescope Making

Amateur Telescope Making
Author: Stephen Tonkin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1447105672

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.

Build Your Own Telescope

Build Your Own Telescope
Author: Richard Berry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Telescopes
ISBN: 9780943396699

For anyone who has ever dreamed of exploring the heavens with a telescope.

The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design

The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design
Author: Jingquan Cheng
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2010-03-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387887911

This book presents a complete summary of the author's twenty five years of experience in telescope design. It provides a general introduction to every aspect of telescope design. It also discusses the theory behind telescope design in depth, which makes it a good reference book for professionals. It covers Radio, Infrared, Optical, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray wavelengths. Originally published in Chinese.

Unusual Telescopes

Unusual Telescopes
Author: Peter L. Manly
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1995-04-27
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780521483933

Peter Manly surveys more than 150 unusual telescopes designed by amateur and professional astronomers to suit some special need.

A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy

A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy
Author: Pierre-Yves Bely
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2017-03-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 131661526X

Contains 250 questions and answers about astronomy, particular for the amateur astronomer.

How to Build an Astronomical Telescope

How to Build an Astronomical Telescope
Author: Rob Smith
Publisher: best global publishing
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 184693043X

"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].