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Discover the story of Alvan Clark & Sons, makers of the world’s finest telescopes.
Explore how their lenses shaped American astronomy and the people behind the craft. This book blends biography with a descriptive catalog of instruments built by the Clark shop between 1844 and 1897. It highlights the brothers and their collaborators, the wide range of devices they produced, and the impact of their work on observatories at home and abroad. You’ll find portraits of the makers, notes on notable telescopes, and context for why these instruments mattered to science and public imagination.
- Learn how the Clarks created and refined equatorial refractors, spectroscopes, chronographs, and micrometers.
- See how their 40-inch lens for Yerkes topped peers for generations and how their work influenced American instrument makers.
- Meet Alvan Clark and his sons through biographical sketches that emphasize craft, collaboration, and longevity.
- Understand the relationship between science, patronage, and public interest in astronomy during the era.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable story of a 19th-century American family who revolutionized astronomical observation. It chronicles the lives and work of Alvan Clark and his sons, George Bassett and Alvan Graham, who together formed the renowned firm Alvan Clark & Sons. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a burgeoning public fascination with astronomy, fueled by scientific advancements and the desire to explore the cosmos. The Clarks rose to prominence by crafting exquisite lenses for some of the world's most powerful telescopes, including the still-unmatched 40-inch lens at Yerkes Observatory. Beyond their technical mastery, the book explores the Clarks' dedication to scientific inquiry and their contributions to practical astronomy. It details their meticulous methods, their pursuit of perfection, and their own astronomical observations, including the discovery of double stars and participation in solar eclipse expeditions. Ultimately, this book illuminates the legacy of the Clark family, not only as skilled artisans but as pioneers who helped shape the course of astronomical discovery and pushed the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333558741_0
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Alvan Clark and Sons Artists in Optics (Classic Reprint)
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