Wood, Frank B.
Published by University of Pennsylvania Press, 1958
Hardcover. Good condition with dust jacket clipped and slightly foxed. Boards slightly bowed out as seen in photos.
The document is a collection of symposium papers discussing the current state and future potential of moderate-sized telescopes, particularly in the context of advancements in technology and electronics. It emphasizes the importance of telescopes with apertures ranging from twelve to forty inches, highlighting their significant contributions to fields like astrometry and photometry. The preface outlines the symposium's aim to explore both present accomplishments and future expectations for these instruments in astronomical research.
First edition.
Wood, Frank B.
Published by University of Pennsylvania Press, 1958
Hardcover. Good condition with dust jacket clipped and slightly foxed. Boards slightly bowed out as seen in photos.
The document is a collection of symposium papers discussing the current state and future potential of moderate-sized telescopes, particularly in the context of advancements in technology and electronics. It emphasizes the importance of telescopes with apertures ranging from twelve to forty inches, highlighting their significant contributions to fields like astrometry and photometry. The preface outlines the symposium's aim to explore both present accomplishments and future expectations for these instruments in astronomical research.
First edition.
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