The telescope : a short history
Dunn, Richard2009
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This text examines the history of the telescope, from its arrival 400 years ago in 1608 to its use all over the world in modern science and everyday life. Detailing the innovators and adventurers who helped shape that story, it covers Galileo using the telescope to create his reputation as one of the world's great scientists.
Main title:
The telescope : a short history / Richard Dunn.
Imprint:
London : National Maritime Museum, c2009.
Collation:
192 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781906367046 (hbk)
Dewey class:
522.209522.209 DUN
Local class:
522.209
Language:
English
BRN:
903817