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Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) PhilCo126 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/14/05 Loc: coastline of Belgium Really good books on telescopes       #5125137 - 03/16/12 09:57 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Does cN.com already have a listing & topic on really good books on telescopes? Allow me to point out a few as a starter: Telescopes through the looking glass Marvin Bolt - Adler Planetarium 2009 Excellent book with great pictures of early telescopes Unusual Telescopes Peter Manly - Cambridge University Press 1995 Small book with photos of world's most amazing telescopes The History of the telescope Henry King - Cambridge Sky Pub 1955 Probably the best book on telescopes ever written Also check the topic on really good books on astronomical observatories http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/Observatory/Number/2520765/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/o/fpart/all Post Extras:       Traveler Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/19/07 Loc: The Netherlands Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5125631 - 03/16/12 02:47 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Telescopes for Skygazing, 1965, Henry E. Paul. Post Extras:       Pollux556 Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/14/08 Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5125996 - 03/16/12 06:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A verry, very good one, web page Post Extras:       jsiska professor emeritus Reged: 07/12/06 Loc: NW Ohio Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: Pollux556]       #5126294 - 03/16/12 10:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   ALL ABOUT TELESCOPES by Sam Brown, Edmund Scientific Company, (Barrington, NJ., 1967, 1975, & again in 1976). TELESCOPES FOR SKYGAZING by Henry E. Paul, American Photographic Book Publishing Co., Inc, (New York, 1966). HOW TO MAKE A TELESCOPE by Jean Texereau, Willmann-Bell, Inc., (Richmond, VA., 1984). STAR WARE by Phillip S. Harrington, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (New York, 1994). [And also the 2nd, (1998); 3rd, (2002); & 4th, (2007) editions]. THE BACKYARD ASTRONOMER’S GUIDE, by Terence Dickinson & Alan Dyer, Camden House Publishing, Camden House Publishing, Camden East, (Ontario, 1991). [And also the {Totally} Revised Edition, 2002]. Post Extras:       alancygnusx2 professor emeritus Reged: 11/25/08 Loc: CA Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5129235 - 03/18/12 07:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi, also excellent are: Stargazer Acre of glass Perfect machine All are superb. Alan Post Extras:       gravitino sage Reged: 04/28/09 Loc: Cache County, Utah Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: alancygnusx2]       #5129429 - 03/18/12 10:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   "Realm of the Long Eyes" by James Kloeppel is a nice book on the history of Kitt Peak, featuring chapters on several of the scopes including the McMath Pierce and the Mayall. "The Perfect Machine" by Ronald Florence is an excellent book about the building of the 200 inch on Mount Palomar. Clear skies, -- Shane Post Extras:       PhilCo126 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/14/05 Loc: coastline of Belgium Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: gravitino]       #5129800 - 03/19/12 05:25 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Most of the above are about "Observatories" see topic: http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/Observatory/Number/2520765/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/o/fpart/all Post Extras:       rookie Good Night Nurse Reged: 01/14/06 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5131197 - 03/19/12 09:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just discoverd Amateur Telescope Making by Albert Ingalls, with the forward by Dr. Harlow Shapley at the used book store today. It was the original hardback version from 1928 and in old but solid condition. I think I should go and get it. It looks like it needs a good home. Post Extras:       RobertED Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/11/03 Loc: Johnston, RI Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: jsiska]       #5135665 - 03/22/12 02:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: ALL ABOUT TELESCOPES by Sam Brown, Edmund Scientific Company, (Barrington, NJ., 1967, 1975, & again in 1976). TELESCOPES FOR SKYGAZING by Henry E. Paul, American Photographic Book Publishing Co., Inc, (New York, 1966). HOW TO MAKE A TELESCOPE by Jean Texereau, Willmann-Bell, Inc., (Richmond, VA., 1984). STAR WARE by Phillip S. Harrington, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (New York, 1994). [And also the 2nd, (1998); 3rd, (2002); & 4th, (2007) editions]. THE BACKYARD ASTRONOMER’S GUIDE, by Terence Dickinson & Alan Dyer, Camden House Publishing, Camden House Publishing, Camden East, (Ontario, 1991). [And also the {Totally} Revised Edition, 2002]. Yesss!!!...totally recommend the "Backyard Astronomer's Guide !".... Post Extras:       GeneT Ely Kid Reged: 11/07/08 Loc: South Texas Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5135892 - 03/22/12 05:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Grandpa Gene’s Favorite Astronomy Books All About Telescopes, Brown Astronomical Calendar, Ottewell Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, 3 Vols. Celestial Sampler, French Meiser Marathon, Pennington Night watch, Dickenson Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep Sky Objects, Luginbuhl Sky and Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas Star Hopping, Garfinkle Starlight Nights, Peltier Star Ware, Harrington The Cambridge Star Atlas, Tiron The Dobson Telescope, Kriege/Berry The Light-Hearted Astronomer, Fulton The Monthly Sky Guide, Ridpath The Night Sky Observer’s Guide, Vols 1, 2 Turn Left at Orion, Consolmagno Unusual Telescopes, Manly 365 Starry Nights, Raymo Post Extras:       blb Post Laureate Reged: 11/25/05 Loc: Piedmont NC Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: GeneT]       #5136105 - 03/22/12 07:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Grandpa Gene’s Favorite Astronomy Books All About Telescopes, Brown Astronomical Calendar, Ottewell Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, 3 Vols. Celestial Sampler, French Meiser Marathon, Pennington Night watch, Dickenson Observing Handbook and Catalogue of Deep Sky Objects, Luginbuhl Sky and Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas Star Hopping, Garfinkle Starlight Nights, Peltier Star Ware, Harrington The Cambridge Star Atlas, Tiron The Dobson Telescope, Kriege/Berry The Light-Hearted Astronomer, Fulton The Monthly Sky Guide, Ridpath The Night Sky Observer’s Guide, Vols 1, 2 Turn Left at Orion, Consolmagno Unusual Telescopes, Manly 365 Starry Nights, Raymo and how many of these books deal with only telescopes, the differences between various types of telescopes, which type is better for which type of object, etc., etc What are some really good books on telescopes? Post Extras:       PhilCo126 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/14/05 Loc: coastline of Belgium Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: blb]       #5137017 - 03/23/12 11:56 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The History of the telescope Henry King - Cambridge Sky Pub 1955 Probably the best book on telescopes ever written... but it needs a 21st century update If You're interested in the really large telescopes ( 10 m class and larger ), check: The scientific requirements for Extremely Large telescopes Patricia Whitelock 2006 Cambridge University Press Future Giant Telescopes J Roger, P angel and Roberto Gilmozzi 2002 SPIE Volume 4840 Post Extras:       alancygnusx2 professor emeritus Reged: 11/25/08 Loc: CA Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5140507 - 03/25/12 01:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Those two books look interesting, i have ordered them. I can also recommend: The telescope by Bell Instrument makers to the world Mcconnell Artists in optics Der meister und die fernrohre - the classic german text, the new version has several excellent chapters in english Long route to the invention of the telescope-willach- a fascinating read The invention of the telescope-albert van helden Reflecting telescope optics-rn wilson - which includes an excellent history of reflecting telescopes. There's a lot out there! Alan Post Extras:       PhilCo126 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/14/05 Loc: coastline of Belgium Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: alancygnusx2]       #5145414 - 03/28/12 12:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Another great triplet book: The future of small telescopes in the New Millennium Vol I Perceptions, Productivities and Policies Vol II The Telescopes we use Vol III Science in the Shadows of Giants by Terry Oswalt (editor) Post Extras:       alancygnusx2 professor emeritus Reged: 11/25/08 Loc: CA Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5147069 - 03/29/12 12:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Wow - this triplet set is expensive. Just recieved the book done by the Adler - really great pictures. It was surprising to read that only a dozen telescopes are known to exist from the period prior to 1650. Another great book on telescopes with very nice pictures is Warner and Swasey " a few astronomical instruments" Post Extras:       Alan French Night Owl Reged: 01/28/05 Loc: Upstate NY Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: alancygnusx2]       #5152874 - 04/02/12 08:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You can find a brand new and, I expect, a very welcome addition to the literature here. I've certainly been looking forward to it. Clear skies, Alan Post Extras:       PhilCo126 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/14/05 Loc: coastline of Belgium Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: Alan French]       #5196124 - 04/29/12 08:37 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Two recent general themed "telescope/observatory" books: The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design (Jinqquan Cheng) New Eyes on the Universe: Twelve Cosmic Mysteries and the Tools We Need to Solve Them (Stephen Webb) Post Extras:       alancygnusx2 professor emeritus Reged: 11/25/08 Loc: CA Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: PhilCo126]       #5196430 - 04/29/12 11:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here's a superbly written book by Gillespie on the melbourne telescope , pictures are also excellent, one of my favorite new books. " the great melbourne telescope" Not available through amazon, You have to call the melboune museum gift shop 011 61 3 8341 7620 Post Extras:       RogerC member Reged: 04/06/09 Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: alancygnusx2]       #5200689 - 05/01/12 07:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Gillespie book on the Great Melbourne Telescope is really great! Highly recommend it. For those with a historical bent, John Herschel's book, "The Telescope," from ~1860 which you can find free on Google Books or the Internet Archive is quite fascinating. Henry King's "The History of the Telescope" is a good read with lots of info. But it does have bloopers and is best for developments in England and the USA. King wrote it about ~1950, and its coverage of Germany, France, and elsewhere is not so complete. Fred Watson's book, "Life and Times of the Telescope," is a good read too, I think. Rolf Riekher's "Fernrohre und ihre Meister" [Telescopes and their Master Makers] is probably currently the best thing, but is in German. Rumor is that there's an English translation underway which will be pretty up-to-date when complete. Cheers, Roger Post Extras:       Alan French Night Owl Reged: 01/28/05 Loc: Upstate NY Re: Really good books on telescopes [Re: RogerC]       #5200725 - 05/01/12 07:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Perhaps not quite what you're looking for, but there is a three part cyclopaedia of telescope makers that is fun and interesting and available on line. Part one can be found here. Clear skies, Alan Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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