Preface; 1. Optics; 2. Telescope mounts; 3. Telescope and mount materials; 4. Strange drivers; 5. Moving the whole telescope; 6. The moving eyepiece; 7. The stationary eyepiece; 8. Limits; 9. Whimsy; Index.

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Peter Manly surveys more than 150 unusual telescopes designed by amateur and professional astronomers to suit some special need.

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'Anyone interested in the limits of human endeavour will get much pleasure out of it.' New Scientist 'A mine of information on a huge range of unusual telescope optics, mounts and drives.' Astronomy and Space '... informative and lively ... a truly excellent book ... For telescope fans ... this book is a must.' Webb Society Reviews ' ... the down-to-earth practical usefulness of the book will ensure its desirability ... I would have no hesitation in recommending this book very widely to students and enthusiasts of economy-conscious or low-budget observational astronomy in general.' The Observatory

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