by PatrickMoore (Author)
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.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 128
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: 25 Apr 1997
ISBN 10: 3540761640
ISBN 13: 9783540761648
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