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

Patrick Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 1997 | ISBN-10: 3540761640 | ISBN-13: 978-3540761648 | Edition: 1

Eyes on the Universe is an illustrated history of the telescope, beginning with pre-telescopic observatories and the refractors of Galileo, Lippershey and Digges, and ending with the most modern instruments including - of course - the Hubble Space Telescope. Written by Dr Patrick Moore CBE, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the world's longest-running television programme, the BBC's The Sky at Night, the book takes an enthusiastic look at the development of astronomical telescopes. It provides its readers with a fascinating overview of the way astronomical telescopes have evolved with technology during the past 450 years. Amateur and professional astronomers alike will find this book both entertaining and instructive.

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Review

"By reading this book, one understands better how a TV programme like "the Sky at Night" may celebrate its 40th anniversary." Physicalia

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540761640
• ISBN-13: 978-3540761648
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,619,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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