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Author |
: W. Patrick McCray |
Publisher |
: Harvard University Press |
Total Pages |
: 378 |
Release |
: 2006-04-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780674019966 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0674019962 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Giant Telescopes by : W. Patrick McCray
Every night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing on the history of the Gemini ObservatoryÑtwin 8-meter telescopes located on mountain peaks in Hawaii and ChileÑGiant Telescopes tells the story behind the planning and construction of modern scientific tools, offering a detailed view of the technological and political transformation of astronomy in the postwar era. Drawing on interviews with participants and archival documents, W. Patrick McCray describes the ambitions and machinations of prominent astronomers, engineers, funding patrons, and politicians in their effort to construct a modern facility for cutting-edge scienceÑand to establish a model for international cooperation in the coming era of Òmegascience.Ó His account details the technological, institutional, cultural, and financial challenges that scientists faced while planning and building a new generation of giant telescopes. Besides exploring how and why scientists embraced the promise and potential of new technologies, he considers how these new tools affected what it means to be an astronomer. McCrayÕs book should interest anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the science, technology, and politics behind finding our place in the universe.
Author |
: Pierre Bely |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 527 |
Release |
: 2003-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780387955124 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0387955127 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes by : Pierre Bely
There is no dearth of books on telescope optics and, indeed, optics is clearly a keyelementinthedesignandconstructionoftelescopes.Butitisbynomeans the only important element. As telescopes become larger and more costly, other aspects such as structures, pointing, wavefront control, enclosures, and project management become just as critical. Although most of the technical knowledge required for all these ?elds is available in various specialized books, journal articles, and technical reports, they are not necessarily written with application to telescopes in mind. This bookisa?rstattemptatassemblinginasingletextthebasicastronomicaland engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. Itsaimistobroadlycoverallmajoraspectsofthe?eld,fromthefundamentals ofastronomicalobservationto optics, controlsystems,structural,mechanical, andthermalengineering,aswellasspecializedtopicssuchassiteselectionand program management. This subject is so vast that an in-depth treatment is obviously imprac- cal. Our intent is therefore only to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of telescope design and construction. This book will not replace specialized scienti?c and technical texts. But we hope that it will be useful for astronomers, managers, and systems engineers who seek a basic understanding of the underlying principles of telescope making, and for s- cialists who wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamental requirements and approaches of their colleagues in other disciplines.
Author |
: Pierre Bely |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 527 |
Release |
: 2006-05-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780387226064 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0387226060 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes by : Pierre Bely
There is no dearth of books on telescope optics and, indeed, optics is clearly a keyelementinthedesignandconstructionoftelescopes.Butitisbynomeans the only important element. As telescopes become larger and more costly, other aspects such as structures, pointing, wavefront control, enclosures, and project management become just as critical. Although most of the technical knowledge required for all these ?elds is available in various specialized books, journal articles, and technical reports, they are not necessarily written with application to telescopes in mind. This bookisa?rstattemptatassemblinginasingletextthebasicastronomicaland engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. Itsaimistobroadlycoverallmajoraspectsofthe?eld,fromthefundamentals ofastronomicalobservationto optics, controlsystems,structural,mechanical, andthermalengineering,aswellasspecializedtopicssuchassiteselectionand program management. This subject is so vast that an in-depth treatment is obviously imprac- cal. Our intent is therefore only to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of telescope design and construction. This book will not replace specialized scienti?c and technical texts. But we hope that it will be useful for astronomers, managers, and systems engineers who seek a basic understanding of the underlying principles of telescope making, and for s- cialists who wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamental requirements and approaches of their colleagues in other disciplines.
Author |
: International Astronomical Union. Symposium |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 552 |
Release |
: 2006-06-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0521856086 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521856089 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis Scientific Requirements for Extremely Large Telescopes (IAU S232) by : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Proceedings volume for researchers and graduate students of astronomy, covering the most exciting science and key ELT projects.
Author |
: Ray Villard |
Publisher |
: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages |
: 49 |
Release |
: 2001-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780823961108 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0823961109 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Large Telescopes by : Ray Villard
This book gives students an in-depth look at how large telescopes work. The wonder and awe of space and the scientific instruments we use to study it both come shining through in this fascinating book. Full-color diagrams and illustrations will help students visualize how the technology of telescopes works. Students will learn about the creation of mirrors 26.2 feet wide and telescope teams that work together to create a telescope as powerful as if it had a mirror the size of Earth!
Author |
: Ray Villard |
Publisher |
: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages |
: 49 |
Release |
: 2001-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781435863804 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1435863801 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Large Telescopes by : Ray Villard
This book gives students an in-depth look at how large telescopes work. The wonder and awe of space and the scientific instruments we use to study it both come shining through in this fascinating book. Full-color diagrams and illustrations will help students visualize how the technology of telescopes works. Students will learn about the creation of mirrors 26.2 feet wide and telescope teams that work together to create a telescope as powerful as if it had a mirror the size of Earth!
Author |
: National Research Council |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 154 |
Release |
: 2015-06-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309371896 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309371899 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Optimizing the U.S. Ground-Based Optical and Infrared Astronomy System by : National Research Council
New astronomical facilities, such as the under-construction Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and planned 30-meter-class telescopes, and new instrumentation on existing optical and infrared (OIR) telescopes, hold the promise of groundbreaking research and discovery. How can we extract the best science from these and other astronomical facilities in an era of potentially flat federal budgets for both the facilities and the research grants? Optimizing the U.S. Ground-Based Optical and Infrared Astronomy System provides guidance for these new programs that align with the scientific priorities and the conclusions and recommendations of two National Research Council (NRC) decadal surveys, New Worlds, New Horizons for Astronomy and Astrophysics and Vision and Voyages for Planetary Sciences in the Decade 2013-2022, as well as other NRC reports. This report describes a vision for a U.S. OIR System that includes a telescope time exchange designed to enhance science return by broadening access to capabilities for a diverse community, an ongoing planning process to identify and construct next generation capabilities to realize decadal science priorities, and near-term critical coordination, planning, and instrumentation needed to usher in the era of LSST and giant telescopes.
Author |
: J. Roger P. Angel |
Publisher |
: SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering |
Total Pages |
: 656 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015056299244 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Future Giant Telescopes by : J. Roger P. Angel
Author |
: Samuel Gamble Bayne |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 182 |
Release |
: 1896 |
ISBN-10 |
: HARVARD:32044080588361 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Pith of Astronomy Without Mathematics by : Samuel Gamble Bayne
Author |
: Govert Schilling |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 144 |
Release |
: 2009-01-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 3527408657 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9783527408658 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis Eyes on the Skies by : Govert Schilling
Adopted as the official book of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, this stunningly illustrated history of telescopic discovery spans the range from the first telescopes via the Hubble Space Telescope to next generation platforms, and how they have changed and continue to change our view of the universe, our place in it and where it all came from. EYES ON THE SKIES features numerous full-page photographs and is printed in high-quality color throughout. Also includes the official IYA DVD with 59 minutes of narrated text, expert comments and interviews, animations, computer simulations, science results, plus footage from observatories.