Complete compendium on the physics and applications of telescope optics, underlying the original and oldest of astronomical instruments.
Thoroughly scholarly work that provides both the historical perspective and the state-of-the-art technology, such as the 4-lens corrector of Delabre and the LADS corrector.
Newly updated edition brings this authoritative work completely up to date..
From the reviews
"... an unequalled reference for those who have interest in the field ... a unique reference in a superb presentation."
ESO Messenger
- ISBN10 3540765816
- ISBN13 9783540765813
- Publish Date 1 November 2007 (first published 12 May 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format eBook
- Language English