The Space Telescope: Eyes Above the Atmosphere
Books / Hardcover
ISBN: 0809244950 / Publisher: Contemporary Books, December 1989
Traces the development of the Hubble Space Telescope, discusses the reasons for the delays in its deployment, and explains how it will revolutionize the study of astronomy
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In March 1990, the Hubble Telescope will be launched into space, offering the clearest and most detailed look at the universe ever achieved. Field (Harvard) and Goldsmith (U. of Cal., Berkeley) relate the history and technical aspects of the project and the telescope itself, including the implications of potential discoveries for astronomy and cosmology. A readable, popular account. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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