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This book by the renowned astronomer E. T. Whittaker is an accessible guide to the theory of optical instruments. Beginning with the fundamentals of geometrical optics, the author leads the reader through the construction and function of lenses, mirrors, and other optical instruments. Key topics include primary and secondary foci, image formation, astigmatism, distortion, chromatic aberration, and resolving power. The author assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics beyond the basics of geometry and trigonometry. The text is clearly written and well-illustrated, making it an ideal resource both for students of astronomy and photography and for practicing instrument makers. Whittaker's thoughtful and rigorous approach provides readers with a thorough understanding of how optical instruments work and how to use them effectively in their own work. The insights gained by working through this book will greatly enhance the reader's ability to select the right instruments for a given task and to get the most out of them.
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Originally published in 1907, this book provides a concise account regarding the theory of optical instruments. The text was written with the aim of leading 'directly from the first elements of Optics to those parts of the subject which are of greatest importance to workers with optical instruments'.
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Whittaker, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh.
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