Telescopes: A Very Short Introduction
(Part of the Oxford's Very Short Introductions series Series)
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From the first, telescopes have made dramatic revelations about the Universe and our place in it. Galileo's observations of the Moon's cratered surface and discovery of Jupiter's four big satellites profoundly altered the perception of the heavens. Over the past century, the rapid development of computer technology and sophisticated materials allowed enormous strides in the construction of telescopes. Modern telescopes range from large Earth-based...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198745869
ISBN13:9780198745860
Release Date:February 2017
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 4.2" x 6.8"
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