The History of the Telescope
| Author | : Henry C. King |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 484 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486432653 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486432656 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (656 Downloads) |
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.