Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy
| AUTHOR | Mannion, David; Grego, Peter |
| PUBLISHER | Springer (09/13/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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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.
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ISBN-13:
9781441955708
ISBN-10:
1441955704
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
300
Carton Quantity:
26
Product Dimensions:
6.13 x 0.69 x 9.11 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
NL
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Space Science - Astronomy
Science | Scientific Instruments
Science | History
Dewey Decimal:
520.9
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010933853
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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.
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