The Telescope: The Principles Involved in the Construction of Refracting and Reflecting Telescopes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore the fundamentals behind how telescopes work and how refracting and reflecting designs compare.
This classic survey explains the optical principles that shape telescope construction, from simple lenses to complex combined systems. It covers key telescope forms and their strengths, with clear explanations of image formation, focus, and how light is managed.
The book guides readers through the science of image formation, magnification, and correction for aberrations. It traces the evolution of telescope concepts, including Galileo’s and Kepler’s contributions, and it discusses practical aspects of designing objective lenses and eye-pieces.- Foundations of how lenses bend light to form clear images
- Different telescope types: refracting, reflecting, and hybrids
- Ways to correct spherical and chromatic aberrations for sharper views
- Historical survey of key developments in telescope design
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