The Achromatic Telescope

The Achromatic Telescope: And Its Various Mountings, Especially The Equatorial (1852) is a book written by William Simms. The book provides a comprehensive guide to achromatic telescopes and their different mountings, with a special focus on the equatorial mounting. Simms covers the history and development of the achromatic telescope, as well as its optical principles and construction. He also provides detailed instructions on how to use and maintain the telescope, including tips on observing the stars and planets. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. Overall, The Achromatic Telescope is a valuable resource for anyone interested in amateur astronomy or the history of telescopes.To Which Are Added Some Hints On Private Observatories.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.