Classic telescopes
Subtitle: a guide to collecting, restoring, and using telescopes of yesteryear
By: Neil English
Series: Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series; Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9781461444237; 9781461444244
Subjects: Telescopes; History; Design and construction; Collectors and collecting
Description: This text describes the telescopes built by such renowned makers as Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, Carl Zeiss and others. It includes interviews with collectors of classic telescopes, and tips for readers on prospecting for and acquiring their own.--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index.