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LoC No.: 22011434
Title: The Telescope
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Telescope" by Louis Bell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an informative guide about the construction, properties, and applications of telescopes, catering to both amateur astronomers and those interested in the principles of the instrument. The book emphasizes practical knowledge and accessible information rather than exhaustive technicalities or popular stories surrounding famous observatories. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical development of the telescope, dispelling common myths and detailing its evolution from spectacles in the Renaissance to the invention of telescopes in the 17th century. This section highlights key figures like Jan Lippershey and Galileo, who played significant roles in the early design and popularization of telescopes. Bell notes that while much has been written about telescopes, his work aims to compile relevant information for a general audience, providing insights without delving into complex technical jargon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bell, Louis, 1864-1923
EBook No.: 53740
Published: Dec 16, 2016
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Telescopes
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22011434
Title: The Telescope
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Telescope" by Louis Bell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an informative guide about the construction, properties, and applications of telescopes, catering to both amateur astronomers and those interested in the principles of the instrument. The book emphasizes practical knowledge and accessible information rather than exhaustive technicalities or popular stories surrounding famous observatories. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical development of the telescope, dispelling common myths and detailing its evolution from spectacles in the Renaissance to the invention of telescopes in the 17th century. This section highlights key figures like Jan Lippershey and Galileo, who played significant roles in the early design and popularization of telescopes. Bell notes that while much has been written about telescopes, his work aims to compile relevant information for a general audience, providing insights without delving into complex technical jargon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bell, Louis, 1864-1923
EBook No.: 53740
Published: Dec 16, 2016
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Telescopes
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.