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The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes

The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes

Hardcover

Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library

Astronomy & SpacePhysics

ISBN10: 0387955127
ISBN13: 9780387955124
Publisher: Springer
Published: Jan 14 2003
Pages: 508
Weight: 1.94
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.16 Depth: 9.50
Language: English
This compendium on the design of large telescopes provides insights from a group of leading telescope designers active at the major observatories throughout the World. It includes discussions of all the basic scientific and engineering aspects of building large ground- or space-based telescopes, including: general specifications and the design process, siting and project management, construction and fabrication, active and adaptive optics, and operation and maintenance.

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