The History of the Telescope

The History of the Telescope
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : 0486432653
ISBN-13 : 9780486432656
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Book Synopsis The History of the Telescope by : Henry C. King

Download or read book The History of the Telescope written by Henry C. King and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable history encompasses not only the achievements of the early inventors and astronomers but also the less frequently recounted stories of the instrument makers and of the actual instruments. A model of unsurpassed, comprehensive scholarship, this volume covers many fields, including professional and amateur astronomy. 196 black-and-white illustrations.


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