| Page | ||
| Preface | vii | |
| Chap. | ||
| I. | The Evolution of the Telescope | 1 |
| II. | The Modern Telescope | 31 |
| III. | Optical Glass and Its Working | 57 |
| IV. | The Properties of Objectives and Mirrors | 76 |
| V. | Mountings | 98 |
| VI. | Eye-pieces | 134 |
| VII. | Hand Telescopes and Binoculars | 150 |
| VIII. | Accessories | 165 |
| IX. | The Testing and Care of Telescopes | 201 |
| X. | Setting up and Housing the Telescope | 228 |
| XI. | Seeing and Magnification | 253 |
| Appendix | 279 | |
| Index | 281 | |