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Astronomical spectrographs analyze light emitted by the Sun, stars, galaxies and other objects in the Universe, and have been used in astronomy since the early nineteenth century. This book provides a comprehensive account of spectrographs from an historical perspective, from their theory and development over the last two hundred years, to the recent advances of the early twentyfirst century. The author combines the theoretical principles behind astronomical spectrograph design with their historical development. Spectrographs of all types are considered, with prism, grating or prism dispersing elements. Included are Cassegrain, coud, prime focus, chelle, fibrefed, ultraviolet, nebular, objective prism, multiobject instruments and those which are groundbased, on rockets and balloons or in space. The book contains several tables listing the most significant instruments, around 900 references, and over 150 images, making it an indispensable reference for professional astronomers, graduate students, advanced amateur astronomers, and historians of science.
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As a physics major, I found this book incredibly useful for understanding spectrographs better. The way the history is presented alongside technical aspects really helped me in my studies. The only downside was the shipping took longer than expected.
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David Lee
Informative but Dense
I appreciate the historical context presented in this book, but it can be a bit overwhelming for casual readers. If you love astronomy, this is great, but it might be too heavy for someone just starting out. Still, I'm glad I picked it up!
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Tommy Nguyen
Solid Introduction but Some Issues
This book covers the basics well, but I found some chapters could have used better organization. Overall it's a solid introduction to the subject. It arrived with minor damage, which was a disappointment, but I still enjoyed it.
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Nina Patel
Well-Written and Engaging
I loved how this book connects the history of spectrographs with their scientific relevance. It kept me engaged throughout, and I learned a lot! Perfect for anyone interested in the evolution of astronomy tools.
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Elena Martinez
A Must-Read for Astronomy Buffs
The book dives deep into the history of astronomical spectrographs, which is fascinating! As someone who's been into astronomy for years, I found the details on various instruments really enlightening. It's a bit dense, but totally worth it for the knowledge you gain.
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