May, Andrew
Eyes in the Sky: Space Telescopes from Hubble to Webb
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781837731275
- author:
- May, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Icon Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Star Observation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eyes in the Sky: Space Telescopes from Hubble to Webb
Over 50 years ago, astronomers launched the world's first orbiting telescope, revolutionising our understanding of the universe. Since then, numerous space telescopes have been launched, including NASA's iconic Hubble Space Telescope.
This book explores the development of these revolutionary instruments and how they've helped us understand the evolution of the Universe. Science writer Andrew May delves into the technology behind these space-based instruments, shedding light on their impact on our knowledge of the cosmos.
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