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Orbiting astronomical observatories --- Astrophysics --- Finance. --- Research --- James Webb Space Telescope (Spacecraft)

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Four hundred years ago in Middelburg, in the Netherlands, the telescope was invented. The invention unleashed a revolution in the exploration of the universe. Galileo Galilei discovered mountains on the Moon, spots on the Sun, and moons around Jupiter. Christiaan Huygens saw details on Mars and rings around Saturn. William Herschel discovered a new planet and mapped binary stars and nebulae. Other astronomers determined the distances to stars, unraveled the structure of the Milky Way, and discovered the expansion of the universe. And, as telescopes became bigger and more powerful, astronomers delved deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos. In his Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries, astronomy journalist Govert Schilling tells the story of 400 years of telescopic astronomy. He looks at the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope. In his direct and accessible style, the author takes his readers on an exciting journey encompassing the highlights of four centuries of astronomy. Spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, portray the most distant corners of the universe. "Selecting and describing the hundred most impressive and important astronomical discoveries is no easy task, but no one can master this feat as well as Govert Schilling, a veritable master of science communication. With captivating words and breathtaking images, the Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries is a tour-de-force of humankind’s almost unbelievable progress in understanding the cosmos over the past 400 years." Lars Lindberg Christensen, Head of ESO’s Education and Public Outreach Department and author of Cosmic Collisions (Springer 2009) "A hyper modern concept, aimed at the multimedia generation." Sjaak Priester, science reporter in Dutch newspaper "De Volkskrant" "A non plus ultra of astronomical history with breathtaking photography." Peter Reinhard, practical astronomer in Austrian magazine "Die Sternenrundschau".

Astronomy -- history. --- Astronomy, Ancient. --- Cosmology. --- Astronomy --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astronomical Observatories & Instruments --- Astrophysics --- Astronomy - General --- History --- History. --- Universe. --- Physics. --- Astronomy. --- Astrophysics. --- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Astronomical physics --- Cosmic physics --- Physics

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In the 1980’s, on the sidewalks of San Francisco, amateur astronomer John Dobson began showing throngs of people how to build and use large aperture scopes, often from scraps. The Dobsonian,‘Dobs,’ are now the best-selling large telescopes in the world. There are a great variety of different Dob styles, ranging from elaborate and decorative creations to simple mass market designs, and new models appear all the time. In this title, Neil English presents the ultimate guide to buying and using a commercial Dobsonian for recreational astronomy. He provides in-depth accounts of the various models (plus accessories) on the market – both economy and premium – together with describing the wealth of innovations that amateurs have made to their Dobs to optimize their performance in the field. Even after thirty years of innovation, the Dobsonian Revolution shows no signs of abating. Find out where the future lies for these large aperture ‘scopes and the exciting avenues John Dobson’s vision will take us down in the coming years.

Dobsonian telescopes -- Automation. --- Dobsonian telescopes -- Design and construction. --- Dobsonian telescopes. --- Telescopes -- Automation. --- Dobsonian telescopes --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astronomical Observatories & Instruments --- Astronomy - General --- Telescopes. --- Astronomy. --- Astronomical telescopes --- Optical telescopes --- Telescope --- Physics. --- Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Popular Science in Astronomy. --- Observations. --- Physical sciences --- Space sciences --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Dynamics --- Astronomical instruments --- Optical instruments --- Astronomy—Observations.

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The Internet Age is changing everything about human invention and the use of technology. The change has been compared to that of the introduction of printing. Making your own telescope isn’t what it used to be, either, thanks partly to the Internet. The old days of grinding and polishing are gone – unless you want to do it! You can now assemble a great instrument from a wide range of affordable Internet-available components, new or used. The Internet is the new parts “junkyard,” with stuff from all over the world for you to pick through, day or night. In this book you will find out what’s generally available and how to access it. You will learn how to evaluate optical components and combine them from diverse Internet sources. You will get many ideas on how to make the parts that you don’t buy or scrounge and how to restore old lenses and mirrors. And you will learn some elementary physics of designing ergonomic – comfortable – telescopes. Navigating your way around the possibilities is easy using this valuable and timely resource. With Robert Clark’s help you can get the best that the Internet has to offer. Get started now!

Telescopes -- Design and construction -- Amateurs’ manuals. --- Telescopes -- Design and construction. --- Telescopes --- Astronomy & Astrophysics --- Physical Sciences & Mathematics --- Astronomical Observatories & Instruments --- Astronomy - General --- Design and construction. --- Astronomical telescopes --- Optical telescopes --- Telescope --- Physics. --- Observations, Astronomical. --- Astronomy --- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. --- Observations. --- Astronomical observations --- Observations, Astronomical --- Natural philosophy --- Philosophy, Natural --- Physical sciences --- Dynamics --- Astronomical instruments --- Optical instruments --- Astronomy—Observations.

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Over the years long baseline optical interferometry has slowly gained in importance and today it is a powerful tool. This timely book sets out to highlight the basic principles of long baseline optical interferometry. The book addresses the fundamentals of stellar interferometry with emphasis on aperture synthesis using an array of telescopes particularly at optical/IR wavelengths. It discusses the fundamentals of electromagnetic fields, wave optics, interference, diffraction, and imaging at length. There is a chapter dedicated to radio and intensity interferometry corroborating with basic mathematical steps. The basic principle of optical interferometry and its requirements, its limitations and the technical challenges it poses, are also covered in depth. Assisted by illustrations and footnotes, the book examines the basic tricks of the trade, current trends and methods, and it points to the potential of true interferometry both from the ground and space.

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