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• Hours With a Three-Inch Telescope (second edition; London: Longmans, Green, and co., 1887), by William Noble
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• Pleasures of the telescope; an illustrated guide for amateur astronomers and a popular description of the chief wonders of the heavens for general readers (D. Appleton and company, 1915), by Garrett Putman Serviss (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Observers manual (The Corporation, 1983), by Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Observers manual (The Corporation, 1988), by Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Through the telescope; a story of the stars (Whittlesey house, McGraw-Hill book company, inc., 1936), by Edward Arthur Fath (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Telescopic work for starlight evenings. (Taylor and Francis, 1891), by William F. Denning (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practical astronomer. (Harper, 1846), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Stargazing: past and present. (Macmillan and co., 1878), by Norman Lockyer and G. M. Seabroke (page images at HathiTrust)
• The telescope (McGraw-Hill book company, inc., 1922), by Louis Bell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Description of the star camera ([S. T. Leigh & co., printers], 1892), by Sydney. Observaotry and New South Wales. Public Instruction Department (page images at HathiTrust)
• Ueber die grundbedingungen mikrometrischer einstellung bei teleskopen ... (A. W. Schade's buchdruckerei (L. Schade), 1886), by Ernst Wagner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Praktische dioptrik als vollständige und gemeinfassliche anleitung zur verfertigung achromatischer fernröhre. (J. G. Heubner, 1828), by Johann Joseph Prechtl (page images at HathiTrust)
• 1001 celestial wonders as observed with home-built instruments ; seventy-two charts with full annotations, practical construction of reflecting and refracting telescopes and accessories (Pacific Science Press, 1928), by Charles Edward Barns (page images at HathiTrust)
• Instructions sur l'usage de l'équatorial et sur la réduction des observations, suivies de tables et de diagrammes propres à faciliter la préparation et la réduction des observations équatoriales. (Gauthier-Villars, 1893), by G. Bigourdan (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the adjustment and testing of telescopic objectives. (Printed by B. Johnson and co., 1891), by Thomas Cook (Firm) and H. Dennis Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Research, design, and construction leading to a large aperture orbiting telescope. Preliminary draft. Proposal to the National Science Foundation from Kitt Peak National Observatory, operated by AURA, inc., under contract with the National Science Foundation. (Tucson?, 1961), by Tucson Kitt Peak National Observatory (page images at HathiTrust)
• Die fernrohre und entfernungsmesser (J. Springer, 1923), by Albert Adolf Kömig (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Oversight--space telescope, 1982 hearing before the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications of the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-seventh Congress, second session, May 24, 25, 1982. (U.S. G.P.O., 1982), by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications (page images at HathiTrust)
• Telescopes and space exploration (The Center, 1975), by John C. Nrandt, Stephen P. Maran, and Goddard Space Flight Center. Laboratory for Solar Physics and Astrophysics (page images at HathiTrust)
• 1. Anwendung der Horner'schen Methode zur Berechnung der imaginären Wurzeln numerischer Gleichungen. 2. Zur Bestimmung der linearen Vergrösserung eines Fernrohres. (Innsbruck, 1884), by Karl von Mor (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the adjustment and testing of telescopic objectives. (T. Cooke & Sons, 1921), by T. Cooke and H. Dennis Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• La lunette astronomique horizontale destinée a l'observation du soleil, de ses éclipses et des passages de Vénus sur cet astre. (E. Martinet, 1870), by A. Laussedat (page images at HathiTrust)
• The story of the telescope. With lists of the principal telescopes, observatories, astronomical societies, periodicals and books, and a chronological summary. (Cardiff, The author, 1909), by Arthur Mee (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Astronomical photography at the telescope (Macmillan Co., 1959), by Thomas W. Rackham (page images at HathiTrust)
• The telescope and the world of astronomy. (Scope Instrument Corp., 1961), by Marvin F. Riemer (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practical astronomer : comprising illustrations of light and colours, practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes, the use of the equatorial, transit, circular, and other astronomical instruments : a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes, and other topics connected with astronomy (E.C. & J. Biddle, 1856), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pleasures of the telescope; an illustrated guide for amateur astronomers and a popular description of the chief wonders of the heavens for general readers (D. Appleton and company, 1901), by Garrett Putnam Serviss (page images at HathiTrust)
• Fernoptik (J.A. Barth, 1911), by Chr. von Hofe (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Das Brachy-Teleskop erfunden und construirt von J. Forster & K. Fritsch; für Freunde der Astronomie, Militärs, Touristen. (Wien, 1877), by K. Fritsch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Theorie der Fernrohre mit continuierlich variabler Vergrösserung. (Berlin, 1895), by Alfred Conrad Biese (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the adjustment and testing of telescopic objectives. (Printed by Delittle & sons, 1896), by T. Cooke and Sons and H. Dennis Taylor (page images at HathiTrust)
• Description of the great 27-in. refracting telescope and revolving dome : for the Imperial and Royal Observatory of Vienna (Offices of "Engineering", 1881), by Howard Grubb (page images at HathiTrust)
• Ueber neue arten von fernrohren insbesondere für den Handgebrauch ... (L. Simion, 1895), by Siegfried Czapski (page images at HathiTrust)
• Die Medial-Fernrohre : eine neue Konstruktion für grosse astronomische Instrumente (B.G. Teubner, 1899), by Ludwig Schupmann (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• 1001 celestial wonders as observed with home-built instruments (Pacific Science Press, 1931), by Charles Edward Barns (page images at HathiTrust)
• Theorie des Fernrohrs : auf Grund der Beugung des Lichts (J.A. Barth (A. Meiner), 1894), by Karl Strehl (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope observers manual (The Corporation, 1988), by Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• 1001 celestial wonders as observed with home-built instruments; seventy-two charts with full annotations, practical construction of reflecting and refracting telescopes and accessories ... (Science service press, 1927), by Charles Edward Barns (page images at HathiTrust)
• Half-hours with the telescope; a popular guide to the use of the telescope as a means of amusement and instruction (Longmans, Green and co., 1926), by Richard A. Proctor and W. H. Steavenson (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The practical astronomer : comprising illustrations of light and colours, practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes, the use of the equatorial-transit, circular, and other astronomical instruments, a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes, and other topics connected with astronomy (Seeley, Burnside, and Seeley, 1845), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Description and instructions for use of observation telescope (seacoast) model of 1908 ... October 21, 1911. (G.P.O., 1917), by United States Army Ordnance Department (page images at HathiTrust)
• The telescope. (From the Encyclopædia britannica.) (A. and C. Black, 1861), by John F. W. Herschel (page images at HathiTrust)
• Telescope primer : concept outline and transparency masters (U.S. G.P.O., 1991), by Gregory Vogt (page images at HathiTrust)
• A stochastic model for photon noise induced by charged particles in multiplier phototubes of the space telescope fine guidance sensors (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific and Technical Information Branch ;, 1984), by Leonard W. Howell, Hans F. Kennel, and United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Branch (page images at HathiTrust)
• A stochastic model for particle impingements on orbiting spacecraft (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific and Technical Information Branch ;, 1986), by Leonard W. Howell and United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Branch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Theoretical contamination of cryogenic satellite telescopes (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific and Technical Information Office ;, 1978), by M. Murakami and United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Office (page images at HathiTrust)
• A scaling technique for air-bearing simulation of precision pointing systems (National Aeronautics and Space Administration ;, 1971), by Gordon F. Bullock, Frederick R. Morrell, Langley Research Center, and United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (page images at HathiTrust)
• NASA TN D-6626 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration :, 1972), by John M. Jerke, Robert J. Platt, Langley Research Center, and United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the stability and pointing of an attached double-gimbal experiment package (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1972), by Nelson J. Groom, John D. Shaughnessy, Vilas D. Nene, Langley Research Center, and United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practical astronomer. Comprising illustrations of light and colours--practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes--the use of the equatiorial transit, circular, and other astronomical instruments; a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes and other topics connected with astronomy (Biddle, 1848), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• The adjustment and testing of telescope objectives. (T. Cooke and Sons, 1921), by H. Dennis Taylor and T. Cooke (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The amateur's telescope ... (R. Carswell & Son, 1920), by William F. A. Ellison (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Telescope making, with numerous engravings and diagrams. (Cassell and Company, limited, 1905), by Paul N. Hasluck and P. B. Stark (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The economy of the eyes: precepts for the improvement and preservation of the sight. Plain rules which will enable all to judge exactly when, and what spectacles are best calculated for their eyes. Observations on opera glasses and theatres, and an account of the pancratic magnifier, for double stars, and day telescopes. (Hurst, Robinson & co., 1824), by William Kitchiner (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practical astronomer, comprising illustrations of light and colours--practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes--the use of the equatorial-transit--circular, and other astronomical instruments, a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes, and other topics connected with astronomy. (Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1869), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Untersuchungen über die Genauigkeit des Zielens mit Fernröhren (Rascher & Cie., 1915), by A. Noetzli (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Novae coelestium terrestriumq[ue] rerum observationes : et fortasse hactenus non uulgatae (... apud Gaffarum, 1646), by Francesco Fontana (page images at HathiTrust)
• Report to the Secretary of the Navy on recent improvements in astronomical instruments (G.P.O., 1884), by Simon Newcomb (page images at HathiTrust)
• Oration delivered at the Encænia in King's College, Fredericton, June 27, 1850 (J. Simpson, 1851), by William Brydone Jack (page images at HathiTrust)
• The telescope. Optical principles involved in the construction of refracting and reflecting telescopes, with a new chapter on the evolution of the modern telescope and a bibliography to date. (D. Van Nostrand company, 1904), by Thomas Nolan (page images at HathiTrust)
• Half-hours with the telescope : a popular guide to the use of the telescope as a means of amusement and instruction (Hardwicke & Bogue, 1878), by Richard A. Proctor (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new revelation through the spectroscope and the telescope (Cincinnati, The Abingdon press, 1914), by John F. Downey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Space telescope cost, schedule, and performance : hearings before the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications of the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, first session, June 14, 16, 1983. (U.S. G.P.O., 1983), by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications (page images at HathiTrust)
• Telescopic work for starlight evenings. (Taylor and Francis, 1891), by William F. Denning (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the application of interference methods to astronomical measurements (National Academy of Sciences :, 1891), by Albert Abraham Michelson and National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practical astronomer. Comprising illustrations of light and colours--practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes--the use of the equatorial-transit--circular, and other astronomical instruments, a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes, and other topics connected with astronomy. (Harper & Brothers, 1855), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• 1001 celestial wonders as observed with home-built instruments ; seventy-two charts with full annotations, practical contruction of reflectingand refracting telescope and accessories (Morgan Hill, Calif., 1928), by Charles Edward Barns (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• History and description of the water telescope of the Royal observatory, Greenwich. ([London, 1873), by Royal Greenwich Observatory (page images at HathiTrust)
• United States atlas of optical telescopes (Goddard Space Flight Center, 1979), by Stephen Paul Meszaros (page images at HathiTrust)
• Oversight--space telescope, 1982 : hearing before the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications of the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-seventh Congress, second session, May 24, 25, 1982. (U.S. G.P.O., 1982), by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications (page images at HathiTrust)
• Designing of optical systems for telescopes. (Office of the Chief of Ordnance, U. S. Army, 1933), by O. K. Kaspereit (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Fernoptik, von Dr. Chr. von Hofe. (J. A. Barth, 1921), by Chr. von Hofe (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Treatise of the reflexions, refractions, inflexions and colours of light (Printed for S. Smith, and B. Walford, 1704), by Isaac Newton, Thordarson Collection, and Patent Office Deposit Collection (Library of Congress) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The apparent size of objects viewed through telescopes (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : Wright Air Development Center, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force, 1954., 1954), by James M. Vanderplas, Wright Air Development Center, and United States. Air Force. Air Research and Development Command (page images at HathiTrust)
• Nuoue inuentioni di tubi ottici : dimostrate nell' Accademia fisicomatematica romana l'anno 1686. (Nella stamparia Gio. Giacomo Komarek, boemo, 1686), by Giovanni Giusto Ciampini (page images at HathiTrust)
• The practical astronomer, comprising illustrations of light colours; practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes; the use of the equatorial, transit, circular, and other astronomical instruments; a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes, and other topics connected with astronomy. (E. C. & J. Biddle, 1854), by Thomas Dick (page images at HathiTrust)
• Amateur telescope making ... (Scientific American Pub. Co., 1926), by Albert G. Ingalls (page images at HathiTrust)
• Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings, by William F. Denning (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Practical Astronomer: Comprising illustrations of light and colours--practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes--the use of the equatorial-transit--circular, and other astronomical instruments, a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes, and other topics connected with astronomy, by Thomas Dick (Gutenberg ebook)
• The Telescope, by Louis Bell (Gutenberg ebook)
• Stargazing: Past and Present, by Norman Lockyer, ed. by G. M. Seabroke (Gutenberg ebook)
• Pleasures of the telescope: An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers, by Garrett Putman Serviss (Gutenberg ebook)
• Half-hours with the Telescope: Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction., by Richard A. Proctor (Gutenberg ebook)

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