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  • On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope

    by Henry Draper ...
    "On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope" by Henry Draper is a significant work that delves into the intricacies of telescope design and construction. Draper, an accomplished astronomer and pioneer in astrophotography, shares his insights on the use of silvered glass mirrors, which revolutionized the field of observational astronomy. His meticulous approach to the technical aspects of ... Read more

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  • On the Construction of a Sivered Glass Telescope Fifteen and a Half Inches in Aperture and its use in Celestial Photography

    by Henry Draper ...
    The construction of a reflecting telescope capable of showing every celestial object now known, is not a very difficult task. It demands principally perseverance and careful observation of minutiæ. The cost of materials is but trifling compared with the result obtained, and I can see no reason why silvered glass instruments should not come into general use among amateurs. The future hopes of ... Read more

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  • On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope

    Enriched edition. Fifteen and a half inches in aperture, and its use in celestial photography

    by Henry Draper, Brooke Langley ...
    In "On the Construction of a Silvered Glass Telescope," Henry Draper presents a meticulous examination of telescope design and fabrication, positioning the work as a critical contribution to both the field of astronomy and the broader scientific community of the 19th century. Draper's prose navigates the technical intricacies of telescope construction with a clarity that makes complex concepts ... Read more

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