Stairway to the Stars: The Story of the World'slargest Observatory
| AUTHOR | Parker, Barry |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (08/02/2001) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The author combines "the history of Mauna Kea, the Hawaiian 13,795-foot-high site of nine telescopes, with vignettes of the astronomers who work there. . . . Stories concerning political, environmental, and scientific battles are . . . [included with] descriptions of telescope construction and use." (Choice).
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ISBN-13:
9780738205786
ISBN-10:
0738205788
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
360
Carton Quantity:
18
Product Dimensions:
5.46 x 0.71 x 8.32 inches
Weight:
0.91 pound(s)
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Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Space Science - Astronomy
Science | Scientific Instruments
Dewey Decimal:
B
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The author combines "the history of Mauna Kea, the Hawaiian 13,795-foot-high site of nine telescopes, with vignettes of the astronomers who work there. . . . Stories concerning political, environmental, and scientific battles are . . . [included with] descriptions of telescope construction and use." (Choice).
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