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The History of the Telescope

The History of the Telescope - Dover Books on Astronomy

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Book information

ISBN: 9780486432656
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 522.2
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 456
Weight: 702g
Height: 157mm
Width: 233mm
Spine width: 30mm