The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441930329
• ISBN13: 9781441930323
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"