Every night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has operated continuously since 1990. During that time, four space shuttle-based service missions were launched, three of which

Proceedings volume for researchers and graduate students of astronomy, covering the most exciting science and key ELT projects.

This book gives students an in-depth look at how large telescopes work. The wonder and awe of space and the scientific instruments we use to study it both come