I'm not sure if there is a previous thread on this book. I can highly recommend it. It is well researched and very well written. A fascinating story of a unique and special telescope.
Many years ago in the mid nineties I had the pleasure of seeing the telescope at Mt Stromlo. I was saddened when the fires destroyed it in 2003. It is exciting to know it is being restored and re-instated in it's original location in Melbourne. I look forward to seeing it again one day.
https://maas.museum/observations/201...ard-gillespie/