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Excursions in Astronomical Optics /

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These "excursions" into astronomical optics discuss innovative, often radical, suggestions for the design of optical instruments. Providing a storehouse of ideas and approaches not available elsewhere, Mertz suggests opportunities for further exploration and development rather than proven...

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Main Author:	Mertz, Lawrence
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Springer New York, 1996.
Subjects:	Physics. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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