The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design

• Main Author: Cheng, Jingquan (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
• Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 360
• Subjects: Physics.; Astronomy.; Astrophysics.; Cosmology.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.

This volume 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 and discusses the theory behind telescope design in depth. Telescope component design is also covered. The book pay...