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All about telescopes

by Sam Brown · 1967

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A guide to information on selecting, building and using telescopes. It covers subject matter suited for beginners to advanced amateur astronomers. It covers a variety of topics including mirror grinding, polishing and testing; focal length determination; image-object problems; and homemade eyepieces. It also includes selections from other Edmund Scientific/Sam Brown publications such as "Telescopes You Can Build", "Telescope Optics", and "Photography With Your Telescope".

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sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
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1970s1970sMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 192 pages

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