Optical telescopes in India

dc.contributor.author	Bhattacharyya, J. C
dc.date.accessioned	2008-09-15T15:01:50Z
dc.date.available	2008-09-15T15:01:50Z
dc.date.issued	1989-08
dc.identifier.citation	Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, Vol. 27, No. 7 - 8, pp. 311 - 321	en
dc.identifier.issn	0019-5596
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2248/3631
dc.description	Open Access
dc.description.abstract	Fabrication and use of optical telescopes for astronomical observations in India have been reviewed. Evolution of telescopes, their optics, mounting and drive system leading to large aperture instruments of today has been described. Limitations of ground-based observations in spectral coverage and degradation of images have been discussed. The article describes all existing telescope installations in India and various efforts made in the country in fabrication of telescopes for astronomical use. A brief account of the project by which the 2.34 metre telescope was constructed is given. Some of the proposals for future telescopes are mentioned.	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources	en
dc.subject	Telescopes	en
dc.title	Optical telescopes in India	en
dc.type	Article	en