Publisher's Synopsis
""Astronomical Photography With The Forty-Inch Refractor And The Two-Foot Reflector Of The Yerkes Observatory"" is a book written by George Willis Ritchey and first published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and equipment used in astronomical photography at the Yerkes Observatory, which was then the world's largest observatory. The book covers the use of two of the observatory's most important instruments: the forty-inch refractor and the two-foot reflector. The author, George Willis Ritchey, was an American astronomer and optical engineer who was instrumental in the design and construction of the Yerkes Observatory's telescopes. The book includes detailed technical information on the telescopes, as well as practical advice on how to use them to capture images of celestial objects. It also includes numerous photographs taken with the telescopes, providing readers with a glimpse into the wonders of the universe. Overall, ""Astronomical Photography With The Forty-Inch Refractor And The Two-Foot Reflector Of The Yerkes Observatory"" is a fascinating look at the history of astronomical photography and the groundbreaking work done at the Yerkes Observatory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
