The History of the Telescope
Download or Read eBook The History of the Telescope PDF 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.
| Author | : Henry C. King |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 484 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486432653 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486432656 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The History of the Telescope by : Henry C. King
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.
