The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cheng, Jingquan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
Series:Astrophysics and Space Science Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Fundamentals of Optical Telescopes
  • Mirror Design For Optical Telescopes
  • Telescope Structures and Control System
  • Advanced Techniques for Optical Telescopes
  • Space Telescope Projects and their Development
  • Fundamentals of Radio Telescopes
  • Radio Telescope Design
  • Millimeter and Submillimeter Wavelength Telescopes
  • Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-Ray, and Gamma Ray Telescopes
  • Gravitational Wave, Cosmic Ray and Dark Matter Telescopes
  • Review of Astronomical Telescopes