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Eyes on the Sky: A Spectrum of Telescopes

Eyes on the Sky

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"Eyes on the Sky" by Francis Graham-Smith is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Astronomy is experiencing a golden age, with a new generation of innovative telescopes yielding a flood of information on the Universe. This book traces the development of telescopes from Galileo to the present day, and explains the basic principles of telescopes that operate in different parts of electromagnetic spectrum.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history and technology of telescopes in astronomy.
Focus: Development and principles of telescopes across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Covers: Historical progression from Galileo's telescope to modern instruments and their operating principles.
Why It Matters: Understanding telescope technology is essential for grasping how astronomical observations have advanced and how they reveal information about the Universe.

"Eyes on the Sky" by Francis Graham-Smith is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: Francis Graham-Smith

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Astronomy is experiencing a golden age, with a new generation of innovative telescopes yielding a flood of information on the Universe. This book traces the development of telescopes from Galileo to the present day, and explains the basic principles of telescopes that operate in different parts of electromagnetic spectrum.

AuthorFrancis Graham-Smith
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2016
ISBN-139780198734277
BindingHardcover
Pages252
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsNature
TopicEquipment & Methods

Format: Hardcover

Length: 252 pages

Language: English

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