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GALILEO AND 400 YEARS OF TELESCOPIC ASTRONOMY
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| By: |
Peter Grego, David Mannion |
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Paperback |
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£26.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1441955704 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781441955708 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
| Pub. date: |
13 September, 2010 |
| Series: |
Astronomers' Universe |
| Pages: |
300 |
| Description: |
In 1609 Galileo first used his telescope to kick-start the science of observational astronomy. This book covers his life and achievements and shows how astronomy has developed since. It includes practical projects in which amateur astronomers can participate. |
| Synopsis: |
In 1609 Galileo first used his telescope to kick start the science of observational astronomy - an event that proved to be of enormous historic, scientific, and cultural importance. Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy will feature the life and achievements of Galileo, around which has pivoted the story of four centuries of telescopic astronomy. The book will detail how astronomy has progressed through four centuries and contain glimpses of future space research and astronomy goals. Uniquely, interwoven with the text will be a range of practical projects for backyard astronomers in which to participate, projects that serve to illustrate many of Galileo's scientific discoveries. |
| Illustrations: |
22 Illustrations, color; 154 Illustrations, black and white; X, 300 p. 176 |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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