The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes

• Main Author: Bely, Pierre Y. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2003.
• Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library,
• Subjects: Physics.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Lasers.; Photonics.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Laser Technology, Photonics.; Building Construction.

There is no dearth of books on telescope optics and, indeed, optics is clearly a keyelementinthedesignandconstructionoftelescopes.Butitisbynomeans the only important element. As telescopes become larger and more costly, other aspects such as structures, pointing, wavefront control, enclosures, and p...

Table of Contents:

• Astronomical Observations
• Instruments
• Design Methods and Project Management
• Telescope Optics
• Stray Light Control
• Telescope Structure and Mechanisms
• Pointing and Control
• Active and Adaptive Optics
• Thermal Control
• Integration and Verification
• Observatory Enclosure
• Observatory Sites.