The Design and Construction of Large Optical Telescopes

There is no dearth of books on telescope optics and, indeed, optics is clearly a key element in the design and construction of telescopes. But it is by no means the only important element. As telescopes become larger and more costly, other aspects such as structures, pointing, wavefront control, enclosures, and project management become just as critical. Although most of the technical knowledge required for all these fields is available in various specialized books, journal articles, and te...