This highly illustrated history of the telescope begins with pre-telescopic observatories and progresses to today`s most modern instruments,including the Hubble. The book examines the development of astronomical telescopes and provides a fascinating overview of the way astronomical telescopes and imaging have evolved with technology during the past 450 years.
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Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KGISBN: 9783540761648Number of pages: 120Weight: 260 gDimensions: 235 x 155 mm
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"By reading this book,one understands better how a TV programme like "the Sky at Night" may celebrate its 40th anniversary." Physicalia
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