Blank, David (2008) Book review of "Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) London's Leading Scientific Instrument Maker" by Anita McConnell, Ashgate Publishing House, UK. Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, 11 (1). p. 79.

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[Extract] Before reading this book (Figure 1), my only knowledge about Jesse Ramsden was that he was the inventor of the Ramsden eyepiece. Dr McConnell's excellent biography of the man shows that there was much more. She quotes extensively from documents written by his contemporaries to show that they considered him the finest instrument-maker of his time. It was recognized that not only were the instruments constructed extremely well, but that they often showed innovation of design which in one case would lead the Royal Society to award him the Copley Medal.

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Item Type:	Article (Book Review)
ISSN:	1440-2807
Keywords:	Jesse Ramsden
Date Deposited:	04 Mar 2013 05:24
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