Early steps tracing back to Galileo's telescope and to the birth of instrumental optics are reported. Particulars of lensmaking technology, basic optics laws, concepts of eye and vision, and issues on instrument trade and service are given. Achievements at the roots of our continuing advances in optical sciences are acknowledged.

Galileo's telescope and the birth of instrumental optics: a review note

Giuseppe Molesini
2010

Abstract

Early steps tracing back to Galileo's telescope and to the birth of instrumental optics are reported. Particulars of lensmaking technology, basic optics laws, concepts of eye and vision, and issues on instrument trade and service are given. Achievements at the roots of our continuing advances in optical sciences are acknowledged.
2010
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica - INO
Galileo
telescopio
storia della scienza
ottica strumentale
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