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Eyes on the Universe: The Story of the Telescope [Paperback]

Patrick Moore (Author)
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Publication Date: 25 April 1997 | ISBN-10: 3540761640 | ISBN-13: 978-3540761648 | Edition: 1st Edition.
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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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (25 April 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 3540761640
  • ISBN-13: 978-3540761648
  • Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 0.8 x 23.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Telescopes from the beginning 2 Oct 2002
By B. M. Clegg
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This highly illustrated book from the UK's top amateur astronomer and broadcaster is an excellent guide to the history of telescope making from the very first days to the present. Highly recommended if you are interested in astronomy.
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