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100 1 _aCalver, George,
_d1834-1927
245 1 0 _aNew Edition of Hints on Silver-Glass Reflecting Telescopes Manufactured by Mr. G. Calver, F.R.A.S. :
_bwith Directions for Silvering, Adjusting, &c.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-10
508 _aProduced by Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"New Edition of Hints on Silvered-Glass Reflecting Telescopes Manufactured by Mr. G. Calver, F.R.A.S." is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on providing guidance for the use and construction of silvered-glass reflecting telescopes, emphasizing their advantages over other types. It serves as a resource for both amateur astronomers and practical observers keen on understanding telescope selection, silvering techniques, and operational adjustments. The opening of this work introduces the nature of silvered-glass reflectors and their growing popularity among astronomers. It highlights the benefits of such telescopes, including reduced chromatic aberration and ease of use compared to achromatic telescopes. The text details considerations for suitable atmospheric conditions and offers practical advice on telescope adjustments, mirror polishing, and the intricacies of telescope construction. With references to practical observations and a variety of technical instructions, the opening assumes a guide-like tone, aiming to convey the joy and satisfaction derived from using well-crafted optical instruments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScientific apparatus and instruments
653 _aReflecting telescopes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53494
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