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Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy
Grego, Peter; Mannion, David
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Description for Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy
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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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441955708
SKU
V9781441955708
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99-15
About Grego, Peter; Mannion, David
Peter Grego is an astronomy writer and editor. A regular watcher of the night skies since 1976, he observes from his home in St Dennis, Cornwall, UK, with a variety of instruments. Grego’s primary observing interests are the Moon's topography and the bright planets, but he likes to ‘go deep’ when there's no glare of the Moon to contend with. ... Read more
Reviews for Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy
From the reviews: “The organization is clear and easy to follow with excellent illustrations. In addition to providing history lessons and details of discoveries throughout the ages … include several easy-to-do exercises such as assembling and using a cross-staff or making a telescope from common optics (e.g., discarded binocular parts). Several tables of interesting events including close conjunctions or ... Read more