From Earth-Bound to Satellite Telescopes, Skills and Networks |
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| Volume Editor:
| Morrison-Low, A.D.
Dupré, Sven
Johnston, Stephen
Strano, Giorgio |
| Series title: | Scientific Instruments and Collections |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-21150-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $159.00 |
Book Description:
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Marking the anniversary of the telescope's invention, these collected essays highlight a number of significant historical episodes concerning this well-loved instrument, which has played a crucial role in Man's thinking about his position - literally and philosophically - in the universe.
Marking the anniversary of the telescope's invention, these collected essays highlight a number of significant historical episodes concerning this well-loved instrument, which has played a crucial role in Man's thinking about his position - literally and philosophically - in the universe.