Preface; 1. Optics; 2. Telescope mounts; 3. Telescope and mount materials; 4. Strange drivers; 5. Moving the whole telescope; 6. The moving eyepiece; 7. The stationary eyepiece; 8. Limits; 9. Whimsy; Index.
Peter Manly surveys more than 150 unusual telescopes designed by amateur and professional astronomers to suit some special need.
'Anyone interested in the limits of human endeavour will get much pleasure out of it.' New Scientist 'A mine of information on a huge range of unusual telescope optics, mounts and drives.' Astronomy and Space '... informative and lively ... a truly excellent book ... For telescope fans ... this book is a must.' Webb Society Reviews ' ... the down-to-earth practical usefulness of the book will ensure its desirability ... I would have no hesitation in recommending this book very widely to students and enthusiasts of economy-conscious or low-budget observational astronomy in general.' The Observatory
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