Neil English

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Classic Telescopes: A Guide to Collecting, Restoring, and Using Telescopes of Yesteryear (2013)Paperback - 2013, 30 August 2012

Classic Telescopes: A Guide to Collecting, Restoring, and Using Telescopes of Yesteryear (2013)
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Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy
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Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy
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Print Length
239 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Date Published
30 Aug 2012
ISBN-10
1461444233
ISBN-13
9781461444237

Description

Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur astronomers for a variety of reasons. There are the dedicated collectors, but there are also many amateurs who love the nostalgia they inspire. These telescopes "feel" different from any contemporary telescope and perhaps have a unique ability to reconnect the owner to a bygone age of craftmanship. This book takes a look at traditional telescopes built by the great instrument makers of the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly the dynastic telescope makers, including Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, and Carl Zeiss. Also included are lesser luminaries such as John Brashear, John Calver, William Wray, Henry Fitz, and William Henry Mogey.

'Classic Telescopes' covers the key features of the telescopes designed by these manufacturers, and shows how a heady combination of market trends, instrument condition, and pedigree will dictate their prices at auction. 'Classic Telescopes' also shows the reader how to find real bargains! Interviews with top classic telescope collectors (and users) provide the best tips of prospecting for a genuine acquisition.

Product Details

Author:
Neil English
Book Edition:
2013
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
NL
Date Published:
30 August 2012
Dimensions:
22.86 x 15.49 x 1.78 cm
Genre:
Science/Technology Aspects
ISBN-10:
1461444233
ISBN-13:
9781461444237
Language:
English
Location:
New York, NY
Pages:
239
Publisher:
Weight:
498.95 gm

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