1984 Standard Handbook for Telescope Making Neale Howard Revised HC Astronomy

by Neale E. Howard

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A comprehensive, classic guide to building your own reflecting telescope from scratch, covering choosing a design, grinding and polishing a mirror, the Foucault test, constructing the tube and mount, building an observatory, and celestial photography. Long regarded as one of the standard references for amateur telescope makers. Details FieldValue AuthorNeale E. Howard IllustratorNot Stated PublisherHarper & Row Publication Year1984 (Revised Edition) Printed InUnited States ISBN0-06-181394-X Condition: Hardcover in printed paper sleeve (dust jacket). Jacket shows shelf wear with rubbing/soiling to the white background, a crease and small tear/split at the top of the spine, and edge wear at the corners. Boards are clean and square. Text block appears tight and unmarked internally, with a previous owner's name inscribed on the front free endpaper. A sturdy reading/reference copy overall.

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• ISBN: 006181394X
• Condition: Very Good

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