Eyes on the Universe: The Story of the Telescope

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Eyes on the Universe: The Story of the Telescope

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Eyes on the Universe is an illustrated history of the telescope, beginning with pre-telescopic observatories and the refractors of Galileo, Lippershey and Digges, and ending with the most modern instruments including - of course - the Hubble Space Telescope. Written by Dr Patrick Moore CBE, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the world's longest-running television programme, the BBC's The Sky at Night, the book takes an enthusiastic look at the development of astronomical telescopes. It provides its readers with a fascinating overview of the way astronomical telescopes have evolved with technology during the past 450 years. Amateur and professional astronomers alike will find this book both entertaining and instructive.

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Describes the progress and development of astronomical telescopes, from the early beginnings made by Galileo to today's Multiple Mirror Telescopes and the Hubble Space Telescope. Paper.

Eyes on the Universe: The Story of the Telescope,Patrick Moore,Springer-Verlag,3540761640,Astronomical Instruments,Astronomy - General,Science,Science/Mathematics,Star Observation,Telescopes

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