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100 1 _aBell, Louis,
_d1864-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Telescope
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-16
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Telescope" by Louis Bell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an informative guide about the construction, properties, and applications of telescopes, catering to both amateur astronomers and those interested in the principles of the instrument. The book emphasizes practical knowledge and accessible information rather than exhaustive technicalities or popular stories surrounding famous observatories. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical development of the telescope, dispelling common myths and detailing its evolution from spectacles in the Renaissance to the invention of telescopes in the 17th century. This section highlights key figures like Jan Lippershey and Galileo, who played significant roles in the early design and popularization of telescopes. Bell notes that while much has been written about telescopes, his work aims to compile relevant information for a general audience, providing insights without delving into complex technical jargon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTelescopes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53740
999 _c94574
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