This volume is concerned essentially with the modern developments in reflecting telescope optics. In the last twenty years, modern technology has revolutionized not only manufacturing and test procedures but also the whole area of quality specification with the introduction of active control into the functioning telescope. Other subjects covered here are alignment of telescope optics, atmospheric optics, including adaptive optics, reflecting coatings and ancillary equipment (adapters and baffles). Although an independent work, Vol. II is heavily cross-referenced with Vol. I. It is richly illustrated and gives, together with Vol. I, the most complete list of references available; it can also therefore be regarded as a source book.
| ISBN: | 9783642082238 |
| Publication date: | 28th August 2013 |
| Author: | R N Wilson |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 555 pages |
| Series: | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Laser physics Astrophysics Scientific standards, measurement etc |