The Universe in a Mirror: The Saga of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It

by Robert Zimmerman

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The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. It has transformed our understanding of the universe around us, revealing new information about its age and evolution, the life cycle of stars, and the very existence of black holes, among other startling discoveries. The Universe in a Mirror tells the story of this telescope and the visionaries responsible for its extraordinary accomplishments...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691132976

ISBN13:9780691132976

Release Date:May 2008

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:312 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.3"

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Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautics & Astronautics Astronomy Astronomy & Astrophysics Astronomy & Space Science Astrophysics & Space Science Engineering Experiments, Instruments & Measurement History & Philosophy Modern (16th-21st Centuries)

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