On The Construction Of A Silvered Glass Telescope (1864) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169671454)

""On The Construction Of A Silvered Glass Telescope"" is a book written by Henry Draper and originally published in 1864. The book is a detailed guide to constructing a telescope using a silvered glass mirror, which was a relatively new technology at the time. Draper provides step-by-step instructions on how to grind and polish the mirror, as well as how to construct the telescope's tube and mount. The book also includes diagrams and illustrations to aid in the construction process. In addition to the technical instructions, Draper also includes a brief history of the development of telescopes, as well as a discussion of the principles of optics and the physics of light. The book is written for an audience of amateur astronomers and scientists who are interested in constructing their own telescopes. Henry Draper was a prominent American astronomer and physician who made significant contributions to the field of astrophotography. He was the first person to successfully photograph the spectrum of a star, and his work helped to advance the understanding of the chemical composition of stars. ""On The Construction Of A Silvered Glass Telescope"" is one of his lesser-known works, but it remains an important resource for those interested in the history of telescope-making and amateur astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Draper
ISBN-10: 1169671454
ISBN-13: 9781169671454
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d